How many letters does the top answer for “armor plate that protects the hip and thigh” have?

The most common answer is tuille (6 letters).

Crossword clue: armor plate that protects the hip and thigh

1 answer found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

tuille 6 letters wn-def

armor plate that protects the hip and thigh

armor plate that protects the thigh 80% similar → cuisse

armor plate that protects the arm 50% similar → brassard

armor plate that protects the neck 50% similar → gorget