Latin for 'tortoise', also a formation of shields used as protection by Roman soldiers Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TESTUDO Latin for 'tortoise', also a formation of shields used as protection by Roman soldiers (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Mar 18, 2018
5% PELTAST Roman soldier with shield. (7)
4% PROTECT Guard, shield (7) (7) Puzzler Jun 13, 2026
4% ARRAY Impressive formation (5) Newsday Jun 8, 2026
4% PARAS Soldiers (5) The Telegraph Mini Jun 7, 2026
4% TOO Also (3) New York Times Mini Jun 3, 2026
4% TOGAS Draped garments used by the Romans (5)
4% SAMURAI Clumsily I arm a US soldier (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 1, 2026
4% DECIMUS Tenth, in Latin (7) New York Times May 31, 2026
4% PHALANX Battle formation (7) The Telegraph Quick May 30, 2026

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