This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (56 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 11 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L
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TURTLESHELL
About the answer
TURTLESHELL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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