Shell-game need Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PEA Shell game need (3) Wall Street Journal Feb 10, 2022
98% PEAS Shell-game need (4)
4% SCAMS Shell games (5) Newsday Nov 13, 2025
3% BIGOIL Shell industry (6) LA Times Daily Nov 23, 2025
3% COCONUTS Tropical fruits with hard shells (8)
3% RUNNINGLOW Needing replenishing (10) Newsday Nov 12, 2025
3% LIMPET Rock-clinging shell (6) (6) Puzzler Nov 11, 2025
3% MITTS Catchers' needs (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 11, 2025
3% OYSTER Enjoys terrifically when it's shelled? (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 7, 2025
3% ACHY Needing aspirin (4) Thomas Joseph Nov 7, 2025

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