“Kind of shell” crossword clue
Answer
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••••TACO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TACO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Kind of shell”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 14, 2026, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 14, 2026 grid11ABinary 10, in decimal value3 ltrs›16ATuna variety3 ltrs›17A"Sunday in the Park With George," for one15 ltrs›22AMoves (over)6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 14, 20261AWasn't even close, as in comparison5 ltrs›6AFashion name that's become slang for "excellent"5 ltrs›14AGarlicky sauce5 ltrs›15ABeef up the arsenal, say5 ltrs›20ABig ___ (audacious thing to make)3 ltrs›21ARef. work with over 600,000 words3 ltrs›23ASigns4 ltrs›25A"Nonsense!"5 ltrs›
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