Pangolin scales, functionally NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from September 06, 2024
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Updated Sep 06, 2024
Pangolin scales, functionally NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Pangolin scales, functionally NYT for the September 06, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with A and end with R, and the possible solutions are ABHOR, ABEAR, ARMOR.
Here is the right answer to the crossword clue Pangolin scales, functionally NYT featured in the NYT puzzle. The correct answer to this clue is ARMOR.
The Crossword clue "Pangolin scales, functionally" with the answer "ARMOR" refers to the protective role that a pangolin's scales serve. Pangolins are mammals covered in tough, overlapping scales made of keratin, the same protein found in human nails.
Functionally, these scales act as armor, protecting the pangolin from predators. When threatened, a pangolin curls up into a tight ball, using its scales as a defensive shield, much like armor worn by a knight in battle. This protective characteristic makes "armor" an apt answer for the clue.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on September 06, 2024. You can also get all other NYT hints and answers here.
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