An insect protects damaged nest for one who's away (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABSENTEE An insect protects damaged nest for one who's away (8) (8)
68% EYRIE Jane in story protects bird's second nest (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 19, 2026
68% FLEA Reportedly run away seeing insect (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 1, 2026
65% AERIE Eaglet nest (5) LA Times Daily Feb 23, 2026
65% DREYS Squirrel nests (5) The Telegraph Plusword Feb 22, 2026
65% MARTINI Damage can with one cocktail (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 14, 2026
65% AERIES Lofty nests (6) LA Times Daily Feb 7, 2026
65% DREY Squirrel's nest (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 18, 2026
65% INJURING Damaging (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 28, 2025
65% BUGGYSTROLLER One who forgot insect repellent for a walk in the park? (13) LA Times Daily Dec 10, 2025
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