Thick, spiked outer covering? Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Thick, spiked outer covering?” from the New York Times crossword of January 28, 2026? It has 12 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 28, 2026

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Hints

Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.

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Questions

What is the answer to “Thick, spiked outer covering?”?

DRAGONSLAYER, 12 letters.

When was “Thick, spiked outer covering?” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of January 28, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

12 letters, starting with D.