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2 | 33% | 7 | Shed old plumage or skin | |
3 | 25% | 4 | Bird plumage | |
Shed Plumage Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MOLT" which means:
- noun
- • Periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles verb
- • Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
An example sentence would be:
- • "The snake will molt its skin as it grows."
- • "The crab will molt its exoskeleton periodically."
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New York Times26 Oct 1984 | Down 2 | |
New York Times02 Dec 1979 | Across 82 | |
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