Crossword clue

“Turtle covering”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SHELL
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels1

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The clue “Turtle covering” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 8, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Turtle covering” clue?+

The answer is SHELL (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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