Hard Level 23

Skunk & Shell · Hard · Rotation enabled

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Hard Level 23

Skunk & Shell
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1 across · 5 lettersA mammal known for spraying a strong-smelling defensive liquid.

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About this puzzle

In Skunk & Shell, fit 8 letter pieces onto a 8 × 7 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 across: SKUNK
A mammal known for spraying a strong-smelling defensive liquid.

1 down: SHELL
The hard outer covering left behind by many mollusks.

2 across: GUITAR
A stringed instrument with a fretted neck, often having six strings.

2 down: GRAPE
A small fruit that grows in bunches on a vine.

3 across: LEAF
A usually green plant part that captures sunlight.

4 across: BREAD
A baked food commonly sliced for sandwiches.

This is a reference solution. Any legal tile arrangement that produces the correct words is accepted.