NYT Crossword · 22 Across
“Propel, as a shell” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, December 5, 2021 as 22 Across. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, December 5, 2021 · 22 Across
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Propel, as a shell”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with O and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Propel, as a shell” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 22 Across.
What is the answer to the “Propel, as a shell” crossword clue?
The answer is OAR (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.