Crossword answer
CLAMSHELL
9 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 1 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 17, 2026
Letter pattern
CLAMSHELL
Clues that lead to CLAMSHELL
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Within enclosed chamber, metres inside, tie down stateside digging equipment9The IndependentAug 17, 2026
About CLAMSHELL in crosswords
CLAMSHELL is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 1 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Within enclosed chamber, metres inside, tie down stateside digging equipment” in the The Independent crossword on August 17, 2026.
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Aug 17, 2026
Within enclosed chamber, metres inside, tie down stateside digging equipment · The Independent · 12 Across