Caught in relentless heat, hire protective cover Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHEATH Caught in relentless heat, hire protective cover (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 18, 2024
5% GASMASK Protective face covering (7) The Telegraph Quick Jan 31, 2026
5% TERAI Cover for Gurkhas protected by fighter aircraft (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 9, 2026
5% RENTS Hires (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
5% CAB Caught sailor in hired vehicle (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Dec 15, 2025
5% MAT Protective floor covering (3) The Times Concise Dec 11, 2025
4% RECRUIT New hire (7) USA Today Jan 31, 2026
4% WELD Fuse with heat (4) USA Today Jan 31, 2026
4% CAPES Protective covers draped over clients during haircuts in a salon (5)
4% PADS Punter's protection (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 31, 2026

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