Thick hard shield covering part of the body of crabs, lobsters, tortoises, etc (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CARAPACE Thick hard shield covering part of the body of crabs, lobsters, tortoises, etc (8) (8)
5% KNEE Body part covered by a cap (4) New York Times Jul 8, 2025
5% ARM Body part covered by a sleeve (3)
5% CLAW Part of a crab or lobster (4)
5% DECAPODS Shrimp, lobster, crab, etc. (8)
4% RETINA Body part containing photoreceptors (6) New York Times Sep 7, 2025
4% RIB Body bit that is part of a cage (3)
4% EYES Body parts that blink (4)
4% EAR Pierced body part (3) Eugene Sheffer Sep 2, 2025
4% ABS "Crunched" body parts, for short (3)
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