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noun • marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters • edible body of any of numerous oysters • a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl verb • gather oysters, dig oysters | ||||
| 37% | 8 | Three-shelled shelled creature | ||
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| 37% | 7 | Competitor in event ran terrifically | ||
noun • a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise • any new participant in some activity • someone who enters • one who enters a competition | ||||
Enjoys Terrifically When Its Shelled
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OYSTER which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OYSTER
Updated: November 6, 2025
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