What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Hard-shelled delicacies" from October 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Hard-shelled delicacies”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

CRABCLAWS

Letters9

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 2, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hard-shelled delicacies” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with C and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hard-shelled delicacies” clue?+

The answer is CRABCLAWS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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