Back in a shell Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Back in a shell . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AFT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AFT Back in a shell (3)
11% THERMIDOR Lobster which has been mixed with Mornay sauce and placed back in the shell, sprinkled with grated cheese, and browned (9) (9)
3% PATS __ on the back (4) LA Times Daily Nov 16, 2025
3% FRO Back, especially way back when (3) The Atlantic Nov 16, 2025
3% COCONUTS Tropical fruits with hard shells (8)
3% REARS Backs (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 14, 2025
3% SCAMS Shell games (5) Newsday Nov 13, 2025
3% LIMPET Rock-clinging shell (6) (6) Puzzler Nov 11, 2025
3% OYSTER Enjoys terrifically when it's shelled? (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 7, 2025
3% RAW Uncooked crustacean shelled (3) The Times Cryptic Nov 3, 2025
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