Armored mammal whose bony-plated shell acts as a defensive shield when threatened Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARMADILLO Armored mammal whose bony-plated shell acts as a defensive shield when threatened (9)
2% OMINOUS Threatening (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 6, 2025
2% RIBCAGE Bony structure (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Nov 3, 2025
2% SUNOCO Shell competitor (6) New York Times Nov 2, 2025
2% AGOUTIS Only mammals that can crack Brazil nut shells with their teeth (7) New York Times Nov 1, 2025
2% MOAT Castle defense (4)
2% HIPPO African mammal (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 27, 2025
2% ORDERUP Call at the plate? (7) New York Times Oct 25, 2025
2% SPENT Shelled out (5) USA Today Oct 23, 2025
2% BACON Coy ___, NFL defensive lineman whose last name is a crispy meat often found on breakfast plates (5)
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