Protective structure covering the outside of the body of many animals such as crabs and spiders (11) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EXOSKELETON Protective structure covering the outside of the body of many animals such as crabs and spiders (11) (11)
6% SKIN Body cover (4) Thomas Joseph Jun 25, 2026
6% KELP Spider crab covering (4)
5% UVFILTER Protective layer in many sunglasses (8) Universal Jul 1, 2026
5% GREENBELT Politician with clout protected area outside town (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 1, 2026
5% NIP Crab attack (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 30, 2026
5% CREATURES Institutes protecting ancient city's animals (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 23, 2026
5% ARM Body part covered by a sleeve (3)
5% HEIDI Klum on many covers (5) The Washington Post Mini Jun 20, 2026
5% TYRA Banks on many covers (4) LA Times Daily Jun 14, 2026
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