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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Main component of a crab shell last seen in New York Times puzzle. 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CHITIN.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CHITIN Main component of a crab shell | (6) | New York Times | Aug 7, 2019 |
| 3% | EDGED Walked like a crab | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 3% | SHELLFISH Oysters and crabs, e.g. | (9) | Eugene Sheffer | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 3% | ELEMENT Component | (7) | Commuter | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 3% | LOBSTER Crab's undersea cousin | (7) | Newsday | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 3% | SIDLE Crab-walk | (5) | LA Times Daily | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 3% | HERMIT ___ crab (crustacean that reuses discarded shells) | (6) | USA Today | Aug 14, 2025 |
| 3% | SOFT __-shell crab | (4) | ||
| 3% | CARAPACES Crab shells | (9) | ||
| 2% | ADDIN Extra component | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Nov 21, 2025 |
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