They come out of their shells when born but can go back in them when disturbed (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TORTOISES They come out of their shells when born but can go back in them when disturbed (9) (9)
7% RAGES It can be scary when people fly into them (5) The Washington Post Mini Mar 2, 2026
6% SPEND Shell out (5) Universal Mar 9, 2026
6% NOON When strikes go on the longest? (4) New York Times Mar 7, 2026
6% ETA "when can i expect u?" (3) The Atlantic Mar 6, 2026
6% NUIT When la lune is out (4) Thomas Joseph Mar 5, 2026
6% CUANDO Spanish for "when" (6) Premier Sunday Mar 1, 2026
6% OLDIE Tune from way back when (5) New York Times Midi Feb 28, 2026
6% RECUR Come and go (5) LA Times Daily Feb 14, 2026
6% REENTER Come back in (7) New York Times Feb 8, 2026
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