Hermit crab's protection (5)

I believe the answer is:

shell

(Other definitions for shell that I've seen before include "Mortar missile" , "Hard case; projectile" , "ammunition" , "Hard protective case" , "Hull" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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