Crossword clue
“Spiral-shelled mollusk”
This clue appeared as 33-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
NAUTILUSLetters8
Starts withN
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Spiral-shelled mollusk” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 30, 2025 as 33-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Spiral-shelled mollusk” clue?+
The answer is NAUTILUS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 30, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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