Crustacean (4) 4 Letters Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 09, 2024
Here is the right answer to the crossword clue Crustacean (4) featured in Irish Daily Mail Quick Crossword puzzle on August 09, 2024. The correct answer to this clue is CLAM.
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Updated Aug 09, 2024
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Crustacean (4) Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to the Crustacean (4) crossword clue for the August 09, 2024 edition of Irish Daily Mail Quick crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 4 letters. Start with C and end with M, and the possible solutions are CHEM, CHAM, CLAM.
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The answer is CLAM.
Crustacean (4) Irish Daily Mail Quick Crossword Clue Explanation
The term "CLAM" refers to a type of shellfish commonly found in both fresh and saltwater environments. Clams are bivalve mollusks, meaning they have two shells hinged together. While technically not crustaceans—since crustaceans include crabs, lobsters, and shrimp—clams are often grouped with them in a culinary context due to their similar habitats and uses in dishes. The four-letter word "CLAM" fits perfectly into the crossword grid, solving the puzzle.
Understanding the Clue
- Crustacean: This term refers broadly to aquatic creatures with a hard exoskeleton, typically including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. However, in a looser context, it can also refer to other shellfish like clams.
- (4): Indicates that the answer consists of four letters.
- CLAM: A bivalve mollusk, often included in seafood categories alongside crustaceans.
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