Source of iridescence in many mollusks Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 1, 2022 · 22-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 1, 2022 · 22-Across · 5 letters
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the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
noun
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