Hard Level 46
Shell & Counter · Hard · Rotation enabled
1 down · 5 lettersThe hard outer covering left behind by many mollusks.
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About this puzzle
In Shell & Counter, fit 10 letter pieces onto a 7 × 9 board to complete 6 words. You can rotate each piece in quarter turns; you cannot flip it.
Start with the clue you know, then check which pieces contain those letters. Tap a clue to highlight its position. If a piece fits but creates an unexpected word, use Undo or move it back to the tray.
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1 down: SHELL
The hard outer covering left behind by many mollusks.
2 down: COUNTER
A long flat work surface in a kitchen or shop.
3 across: BLOOD
The fluid circulated by the heart.
4 down: INSECT
An arthropod with six legs and three main body sections.
5 across: MISTAKE
An action or judgment that turns out to be incorrect.
6 across: CURRENT
A stream of water moving in a particular direction.