Hard upper shell of a tortoise, crustacean or arachnid (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CARAPACE Hard upper shell of a tortoise, crustacean or arachnid (8) (8)
6% RAW Uncooked crustacean shelled (3) The Times Cryptic Nov 3, 2025
5% SEATURTLE Hard-shelled marine reptile (9) Newsday Dec 31, 2025
5% TICK Parasitic arachnid (4) The Times Concise Dec 20, 2025
5% COCONUTS Tropical fruits with hard shells (8)
5% MITE Arachnid (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 23, 2025
4% SCULL Racing shell (5) LA Times Daily Jan 9, 2026
4% BRAS Upper undergarments (4) Commuter Jan 5, 2026
4% ARM Upper limb (3) The Telegraph Mini Jan 5, 2026
4% TORSO Upper body (5) LA Times Daily Jan 5, 2026
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