What is the answer to "It may have a hard or soft shell" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It may have a hard or soft shell" is TACO (4 letters).

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It may have a hard or soft shell NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 21, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

TACO

4 letters · Down · last seen September 21, 2026