Solutions Organism protected by shell has 12 entries with similar clues

• 3-letter words
• denShelter here finally protected by DM's successor
• 5-letter words
• poachIllegally take game or fish from private or protected area
• saferMore protected
• 6-letter words
• cockleAn edible shell fish with a ribbed shell
• 7-letter words
• guardedProtected
• insuredProtected against risk
• 8-letter words
• fortressWell-protected building
• armouredProtected by armour
• 10-letter words
• defensibleAble to be protected
• 13-letter words
• in-safe-handsProtected by someone trustworthy
• 14-letter words
• nature-reserveManaged area for protected flora and fauna
• 17-letter words
• ward-of-the-courtLegally protected child