One always having a place to hide (6)

I believe the answer is:

turtle

(Other definitions for turtle that I've seen before include "Aquatic chelonian" , "Neckline and reptile" , "Sea-creature resembling tortoise" , "Aquatic or terrestial reptile" , "Shelled reptile" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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