Hard protective or supporting outer covering of organisms such as insects and crustaceans, typically made of chitin (11) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EXOSKELETON Hard protective or supporting outer covering of organisms such as insects and crustaceans, typically made of chitin (11) (11)
6% SHELL Hard outer covering (5) The Telegraph Quick Feb 16, 2026
5% BEETLE Hard insect (6) Thomas Joseph Apr 8, 2026
4% BARNACLE Crustacean with attachment issues? (8) New York Times Midi Apr 23, 2026
4% ROGAN --- josh, curry variety typically made with lamb in the UK (5) The Times Specialist Apr 20, 2026
4% EXTERIOR Outer surface (8) Eugene Sheffer Apr 17, 2026
4% PRAWNS Large crustaceans (6) LA Times Daily Apr 14, 2026
4% DEGREE Stage covered in man-made greenery (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 10, 2026
4% EDGE Outer space? (4) LA Times Daily Apr 9, 2026
4% ISOPODS Small crustaceans (7) LA Times Daily Apr 7, 2026
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