Hermit ___ (shy one in a shell) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hermit ___ (shy one 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CRAB.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Hermit ___ (shy one in a shell):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CRAB Hermit ___ (shy one in a shell) (4)
7% RECLUSE Hermit (7) The Times Concise Mar 20, 2026
6% COY Playfully shy (3) Commuter Apr 15, 2026
6% TIMID Shy and meek (5) Commuter Apr 4, 2026
6% OWE Be shy (3) New York Times Apr 2, 2026
5% CLAM Shelled marine animal (4)
5% HELIX Shape on a snail's shell (5) The Telegraph Mini Apr 19, 2026
5% ABALONE Ear-shaped shell (7) Thomas Joseph Apr 18, 2026
5% COYPU Creature that's shy turns up (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 18, 2026
5% HATCHERY Where many come out of their shells (8) Wall Street Journal Apr 18, 2026
Hermit ___ (shy one in a shell) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Hermit ___ (shy one in a shell). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is CRAB.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Hermit ___ (shy one in a shell).