Answer: scute

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCUTE

Roman shield

SCUTE

Armadillo's plate

SCUTE

Horny plate.

SCUTE
Horny plate, as tortoise shell.
SCUTE
Reptile's covering
SCUTELarge scale
SCUTEPart of a cobra
SCUTEArmadillo armor
SCUTETurtle shell
SCUTEArmadillo bone