The crossword clue "Shell material" was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on March 11, 2022 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 114 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is NACRE (5 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
Answer For Shell material:
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114 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NACRE
Shell material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2022
99%
NACRE
Shell material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2022
8%
ORE
Minecraft material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
8%
ORE
Minecraft material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
8%
NEWS
Front page material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
8%
NEWS
Front page material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
8%
DNA
Genetic material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
8%
DNA
Genetic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
8%
PEAT
Bog material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
8%
PEAT
Bog material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
8%
SMUT
X-rated material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
8%
SMUT
X-rated material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
8%
CLAMSCASINO
App on the half shell
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
8%
CLAMSCASINO
App on the half shell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
8%
CORAL
Reef material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
8%
CORAL
Reef material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
8%
SAND
Temporary castle material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
8%
SAND
Temporary castle material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
8%
LACE
Veil material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
8%
LACE
Veil material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
8%
IRONORE
Steel mill material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
8%
IRONORE
Steel mill material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
8%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
8%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
8%
SATIN
Ballet slipper material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
SATIN
Ballet slipper material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
CASELAW
Future attorney's study material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
CASELAW
Future attorney's study material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
RATTAN
Woven furniture material
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
RATTAN
Woven furniture material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
BONE
Skeleton material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
8%
BONE
Skeleton material
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
8%
EELLEATHER
Durable material made from hagfish skin
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
EELLEATHER
Durable material made from hagfish skin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
TEAEGG
Savory snack with a cracked shell
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
TEAEGG
Savory snack with a cracked shell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
EMERY
Nail file material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
EMERY
Nail file material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
8%
GLASS
Windowpane material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
GLASS
Windowpane material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
METAL
Chain material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
8%
METAL
Chain material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
8%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
SUEDE
Shoe material that rain can damage
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
SUEDE
Shoe material that rain can damage
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
TNT
Explosive material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
TNT
Explosive material
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
CLAY
Pottery material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
CLAY
Pottery material
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
OSHA
Gp. concerned with NSFW material?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
OSHA
Gp. concerned with NSFW material?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
8%
ORO
El Dorado building material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
8%
ORO
El Dorado building material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
8%
CORK
Bulletin board material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
CORK
Bulletin board material
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
8%
ARMADILLO
Mammal with a protective shell
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
ARMADILLO
Mammal with a protective shell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
RESIN
Figurine material
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
8%
RESIN
Figurine material
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
8%
STEEL
Gateway Arch material
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
STEEL
Gateway Arch material
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
SCULL
Racing shell
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
SCULL
Racing shell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
JOKE
Card material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
JOKE
Card material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
LINEN
Light material for pants
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
LINEN
Light material for pants
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
OAK
Bourbon barrel material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
OAK
Bourbon barrel material
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
MESH
Tea infuser material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
MESH
Tea infuser material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
NIT
*Classic can material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
8%
NIT
*Classic can material
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
8%
TAPE
Temporary repair material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
8%
TAPE
Temporary repair material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
8%
JUNKDNA
Outdated term for noncoding genetic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
8%
JUNKDNA
Outdated term for noncoding genetic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
8%
WOOD
Common furniture material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
8%
WOOD
Common furniture material
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
8%
COALBIN
Container for seamy material?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
8%
COALBIN
Container for seamy material?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
8%
LATEX
Swim cap material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
LATEX
Swim cap material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
YARN
Raw material for some bees
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
8%
YARN
Raw material for some bees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
8%
SLATE
Chalkboard material
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
8%
SLATE
Chalkboard material
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
8%
ENAMEL
Crown material
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
ENAMEL
Crown material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
SEA
Word with shell or shore
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
8%
SEA
Word with shell or shore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
8%
DIRT
Gossip material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
8%
DIRT
Gossip material
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
8%
CHROME
Shiny fender material
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
8%
CHROME
Shiny fender material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
8%
SNAILSPASTE
Fake gems that add sparkle to a gastropod shell?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
8%
SNAILSPASTE
Fake gems that add sparkle to a gastropod shell?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
8%
CHINO
Slacks material
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
8%
CHINO
Slacks material
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
8%
ORLON
Acrylic material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
8%
ORLON
Acrylic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
8%
LEATHER
Dress shoe material
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
8%
LEATHER
Dress shoe material
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
8%
DONTBEAFRAID
"Come out of your shell!"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
8%
DONTBEAFRAID
"Come out of your shell!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
8%
FIRERETARDANT
*Like material that slows flames
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
8%
FIRERETARDANT
*Like material that slows flames
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
8%
PTSD
Med. condition once called shell shock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
8%
PTSD
Med. condition once called shell shock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
8%
BALSA
Model material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
8%
BALSA
Model material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
8%
BUTCHERBLOCK
Heavy-duty material for cutting boards
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
8%
BUTCHERBLOCK
Heavy-duty material for cutting boards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
8%
BIRCHBARK
Traditional canoe material
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
8%
BIRCHBARK
Traditional canoe material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
8%
HARD
Like a coconut shell
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
8%
HARD
Like a coconut shell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
8%
COTTON
Common T-shirt material
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
8%
COTTON
Common T-shirt material
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
8%
ILIAD
Source material for "Troilus and Cressida"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2025
8%
ILIAD
Source material for "Troilus and Cressida"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2025
8%
EBONY
Black piano key material
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2025
8%
EBONY
Black piano key material
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2025
8%
BUBBLEWRAP
*Some packing material
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
8%
BUBBLEWRAP
*Some packing material
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
8%
TWIGS
Nest material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
8%
TWIGS
Nest material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
8%
CEDAR
Chest material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
8%
CEDAR
Chest material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
ABCS
Primer material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
8%
ABCS
Primer material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
SOD
Lawn material
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
8%
SOD
Lawn material
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
8%
ADOBE
Pueblo material
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
8%
ADOBE
Pueblo material
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
8%
WOOL
Sweater material
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
8%
WOOL
Sweater material
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
8%
PVC
Pipe material, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
8%
PVC
Pipe material, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
8%
RECYCLINGCENTER
Facility processing reusable material ... and a hint to this puzzle's indicated letters
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
8%
RECYCLINGCENTER
Facility processing reusable material ... and a hint to this puzzle's indicated letters
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
8%
DENIM
Durable jacket material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
8%
DENIM
Durable jacket material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
8%
TORT
Suit material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
8%
TORT
Suit material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
8%
COBBLESTONE
Road paving material widely used in ancient Rome
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
8%
COBBLESTONE
Road paving material widely used in ancient Rome
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
8%
TAR
Road construction material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
8%
TAR
Road construction material
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
8%
KHAKI
Uniform material
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 11, 2025
8%
KHAKI
Uniform material
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 11, 2025
8%
COAL
Button material for a snowman
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
8%
COAL
Button material for a snowman
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
8%
CALABASH
Utensil made from a gourd shell
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 30, 2025
8%
CALABASH
Utensil made from a gourd shell
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 30, 2025
8%
CANVAS
Sneaker material
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2025
8%
CANVAS
Sneaker material
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
8%
FELT
Muppet material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
8%
FELT
Muppet material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
8%
LAVA
Floor material, in a children's game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
8%
LAVA
Floor material, in a children's game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
8%
RNA
Genetic material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2025
8%
RNA
Genetic material
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
8%
MYLAR
Shiny balloon material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2024
8%
MYLAR
Shiny balloon material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
8%
CANON
Source material for fan fiction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
8%
CANON
Source material for fan fiction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
8%
SHINGLE
Roofing material
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
8%
SHINGLE
Roofing material
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
8%
NYLON
Hose material
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
8%
NYLON
Hose material
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
8%
AGATE
Marble material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2024
8%
AGATE
Marble material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2024
8%
TULLE
Veil material
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
8%
TULLE
Veil material
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
8%
CONCH
Spiral shell
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2024
8%
CONCH
Spiral shell
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
8%
NERF
Foam toy material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
8%
NERF
Foam toy material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
8%
MORTAR
Mason’s material
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
8%
MORTAR
Mason’s material
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
8%
TURTLE
Ninja in a shell
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
8%
TURTLE
Ninja in a shell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
8%
SNOW
Winter fort material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
8%
SNOW
Winter fort material
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
8%
TARPAPER
Roofing material
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
8%
TARPAPER
Roofing material
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
1%
SHE
"__ sells seashells ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
SHE
"__ sells seashells ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
TEXTS
Scholarship materials
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
TEXTS
Scholarship materials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
TACOS
Mexican street snacks in shells
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
TACOS
Mexican street snacks in shells
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
TACOBAR
Station with shells
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
TACOBAR
Station with shells
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
KOSHER
Unlike shellfish, per Jewish law
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
KOSHER
Unlike shellfish, per Jewish law
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
DIPPEDCONES
Ice cream options with chocolate shells (In this answer, unscramble letters 6-11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
1%
DIPPEDCONES
Ice cream options with chocolate shells (In this answer, unscramble letters 6-11)
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
1%
TACO
Hard- or soft-shelled food
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
1%
TACO
Hard- or soft-shelled food
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
1%
IRON
Nutrient in shellfish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2025
1%
IRON
Nutrient in shellfish
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2025
1%
CRAB
Soft-shell __
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
1%
CRAB
Soft-shell __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
1%
SHIRR
Bake, as a shelled egg
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
1%
SHIRR
Bake, as a shelled egg
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
1%
SIBILANCE
Quality of the tongue twister "She sells seashells ..."
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2025
1%
SIBILANCE
Quality of the tongue twister "She sells seashells ..."
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
1%
WORKBAG
Container for sewing materials
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
1%
WORKBAG
Container for sewing materials
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
1%
IDIOM
"Walk on eggshells," for one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2024
1%
IDIOM
"Walk on eggshells," for one
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2024
1%
ORES
Raw materials
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 3, 2024
1%
ORES
Raw materials
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 3, 2024
1%
CONCHS
Spiral seashells
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
1%
CONCHS
Spiral seashells
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
1%
BRA
A mermaid's might be made of seashells
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
1%
BRA
A mermaid's might be made of seashells
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
1%
HARLOW
Jean of "Bombshell"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
1%
HARLOW
Jean of "Bombshell"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Shell material" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 114 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NACRE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Shell material"?
The best answer for "Shell material" is NACRE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Shell material" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 11, 2022.