Lustrous shell compound Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 24, 2021 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, September 24, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 24, 2021 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
noun
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