The periodic shedding of the cuticle in insects and other arthropods or the outer epidermal layer in reptiles (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ECDYSIS The periodic shedding of the cuticle in insects and other arthropods or the outer epidermal layer in reptiles (7) (7)
4% CROC Reptile (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 2, 2026
4% FLYSHEET Outer layer of a tent (8) The Times Concise Jul 24, 2026
4% NAIL Cuticle oil spot (4) LA Times Daily Jun 26, 2026
4% PEEL Outer layer of a fruit (4) The Telegraph Mini Jun 5, 2026
4% MOLT Shed an outer layer (4)
3% DOT Period (3) LA Times Daily Jul 31, 2026
3% COATS Layers of paint (5) New York Times Midi Jul 31, 2026
3% EDGE Outer boundary (4) Commuter Jul 29, 2026
3% HUSK Outer shell (4) Puzzler Backwords Jul 26, 2026
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