Soft-shell __ Crossword Clue

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Soft-shell __ Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a quarrelsome grouch
2. a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body
(verb)
1. complain
2. direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHELL (verb)
1. remove the husks from
2. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
SHELL (noun)
1. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
2. the exterior covering of a bird’s egg
SOFT (adjective)
1. not brilliant or glaring
2. (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
SOFT (adverb)
1. in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CARB

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