Shells used as money Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COWRIES Shells used as money (7) The Times Concise Apr 19, 2019
34% ZIMBI A cowrie shell used as money (5)
34% COWRIE Shell used as money in Africa. (6)
4% CONCH Shell used as a wind instrument (5) USA Today Oct 10, 2025
3% COCONUTS Tropical fruits with hard shells (8)
3% SCAMS Shell games (5) Newsday Nov 13, 2025
3% LIMPET Rock-clinging shell (6) (6) Puzzler Nov 11, 2025
3% SELL Exchange for money (4) Commuter Nov 10, 2025
3% RUPEE Indian money (5) Premier Sunday Nov 9, 2025
3% OYSTER Enjoys terrifically when it's shelled? (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 7, 2025

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