| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| integument | A tough outer protective layer, esp. that of an animal or plant |
| integuments | A tough outer protective layer, esp. that of an animal or plant |
| armors | protective outer layer (as of a ship, a plant or animal, or a cable) |
| armoring | protective outer layer (as of a ship, a plant or animal, or a cable) |
| dwarfs | Denoting something, esp. an animal or plant, that is much smaller than the usual size for its type or species |
