Shell-shaped instruments seek to trap fish around area Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shell-shaped instruments seek to trap fish around area last seen in Telegraph Toughie 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CASTANETS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CASTANETS Shell-shaped instruments seek to trap fish around area (9) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 29, 2023
3% LUTES Pear-shaped instruments (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 20, 2025
3% LUTE Instrument that's pear-shaped (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 15, 2025
3% DELTA Area around a mouth (5) New York Times Aug 15, 2025
3% SPRAT Traps fish (anag) (5) (5)
3% SKATE Kite-shaped fish (5)
3% HELIX Snail shell shape (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Jul 18, 2025
3% GINSLING Traps fish in the drink (8) The Sun Two Speed Jun 18, 2025
2% SNAIL Slug in a shell (5)
2% DANCE Fish placed around angler's second reel? (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 2, 2025

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