“Propellers of a shell” crossword clue
Answer
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••••OARS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OARS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Propellers of a shell”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 9, 2025, where it runs at 22 Across 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
Dec 9, 2025 grid10DBit in a round of "He loves me, he loves me not"5 ltrs›11DProfessor ___ (title for some retirees)7 ltrs›12DLight lager7 ltrs›19DMardi Gras city, informally4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 9, 20251AGoes on to say4 ltrs›5ASan Diego baseballer5 ltrs›10ALivens (up)4 ltrs›14ATermites, for an aardwolf4 ltrs›15ACup-shaped flower5 ltrs›16AGive off4 ltrs›17A"Judging from the information available to me …"15 ltrs›20AUnadulterated4 ltrs›
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