Shells, for example, can refer to a variety of objects, including the hard outer covering of certain animals, such as mollusks, and the edible PASTA dish. In this crossword, the solution for the term 'shells, for example' is PASTA, which has five letters. PASTA is a type of Italian cuisine made from unleavened dough of durum wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, and formed into various shapes. It is typically cooked by boiling and served with a variety of sauces.