What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Piece of armadillo armor" from May 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Piece of armadillo armor”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PLATE

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 25, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Piece of armadillo armor” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 25, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Piece of armadillo armor” clue?+

The answer is PLATE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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