Crossword clue

“Cage for crustaceans”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
LOBSTERTRAP
Letters11
Starts withL
Ends withP
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 23, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cage for crustaceans” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 23, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with L and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cage for crustaceans” clue?+

The answer is LOBSTERTRAP (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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