What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It may have a hard or soft shell" from September 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“It may have a hard or soft shell”

This clue appeared as 25-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

TACO

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 21, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It may have a hard or soft shell” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2026 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It may have a hard or soft shell” clue?+

The answer is TACO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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