Being efficient, manage to protect maiden needing shelter Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COMPETENT Being efficient, manage to protect maiden needing shelter (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 19, 2016
5% MERMAN Former manager protects somewhat fishy character (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 21, 2026
5% DAMSEL Maiden (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 16, 2026
4% SNUG Warm and sheltered (4) Puzzler Backwords Aug 1, 2026
4% TENTS Simple shelters (5) LA Times Daily Jul 31, 2026
4% HUT Scouting shelter (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 30, 2026
4% COCOON Encase in protection (6) New York Times Jul 26, 2026
4% ECO Mode that prioritizes efficiency: abbr. (3) The Atlantic Jul 25, 2026
4% TENT Shelter for a camper (4) USA Today Jul 25, 2026
4% SANDBAG Flood protection (7) Eugene Sheffer Jul 24, 2026

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