Crustacean that scavenges empty shells for protection Crossword Clue

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CRUSTACEAN (adjective)
1. of or belonging to the class Crustacea
CRUSTACEAN (noun)
1. any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton
PROTECTION (noun)
1. payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
2. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

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34. Boom box

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37. Ignoring the morning alarm, say

39. Superlative suffix

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Down

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