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Slug with a shell, essentially – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Slug with a shell, essentially” is SNAIL (5 letters). Most recently SNAIL, in the NYT Mini on November 5, 2022.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| SNAIL | 5 | S____ |
What SNAIL means
- nounfreshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
- nounedible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic
- verbgather snails
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2022 | NYT Mini 4A | SNAIL |
Other clues for SNAIL
- Animal whose teeth are the strongest substance in the natural world
- Escargot
- Animal that leaves a slime trail
- Slow-moving mollusk
- Small animal whose name rhymes with 5-Across
- Slowpoke with a shell
- It moves slow as shell
- Animal that falls in love with a tape dispenser, in a classic New Yorker cartoon
- Slow-moving creature
- Sea ___, animal that builds the conch shell
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Slug with a shell, essentially”?
SNAIL (5 letters). Most recently SNAIL, on November 5, 2022 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Slug with a shell, essentially”?
5 letters, starting with S (S____).