Component of a nautilus shell Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 26, 2025 · 24-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 26, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 26, 2025 · 24-Down · 5 letters
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the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
noun
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