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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SPINY Covered with protective barbs(5) | (5) | ||
| 95% | AEGIS Protection | (5) | New York Times | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 90% | SHIELDED Protected | (8) | The Times Concise | Sep 17, 2025 |
| 90% | APRON Article containing argument for protective cover | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Aug 4, 2025 |
| 85% | TUTELAGE Protective influence | (8) | Newsday | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 85% | ARMOR Knight's protection | (5) | Commuter | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 85% | HELMET Protective hat | (6) | The Times Concise | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 85% | SHELL Snail's protection | (5) | Commuter | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 85% | CRADLES Carries protectively | (7) | LA Times Daily | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 85% | DEFENDS Protects (7) | (7) | Mirror Classic | Oct 4, 2025 |
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