The term 'ARMADILLO'S PROTECTION' can be solved by two crossword solutions: PLATES (6 letters) and ARMOR (5 letters). Armadillos are small mammals native to the Americas, and they have a unique form of PROTECTION from predators. They have a hard outer shell made up of bony plates that are covered in a leathery skin. This ARMOR-like shell helps protect them from predators. Additionally, armadillos can curl up into a tight ball, further protecting their vulnerable underbelly.