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Thick hard shell (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

carapace

(Other definitions for carapace that I've seen before include "Crab's thick protective shield" , "Bony covering on some animals" , "Hard outer covering of some animals" , "Protective cover" , "Thick outer shell of tortoises, crabs etc" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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