What is the answer to "Comes out of one’s shell?" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Comes out of one’s shell?" is MOLTS (5 letters).

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Comes out of one’s shell? WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 14, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

MOLTS

5 letters · Down · last seen May 14, 2026

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