What blue crabs do roughly 20 times in their lifetimes NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "What blue crabs do roughly 20 times in their lifetimes" is MOLT.
Blue crabs undergo a process called molting, where they shed their exoskeleton to grow. This process happens approximately 20 times during their lifetime, making 'molt' the correct answer.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 12, 2025.
Molt: To shed an outer layer, such as skin or exoskeleton, to allow for growth.
Slough off, "drop down"
The answer to “What blue crabs do roughly 20 times in their lifetimes” in the New York Times puzzle December 12 2025 is MOLT. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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