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Defender, protector Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defender, protector last seen in Times Concise puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GUARDIAN.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | GUARDIAN Defender, protector | (8) | The Times Concise | Sep 11, 2021 |
| 8% | BRACE Knee protector | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 8% | SHOE Sole protector | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 8% | AGLET Lace protector | (5) | New York Times | Sep 21, 2025 |
| 8% | CDCASE Music protector, of a sort | (6) | New York Times | Sep 21, 2025 |
| 8% | LINERS Shelf protectors, maybe | (6) | The Atlantic | Sep 21, 2025 |
| 8% | DURA ___ mater (brain protector) | (4) | New York Times | Sep 19, 2025 |
| 8% | CASE Guitar protector | (4) | LA Times Daily | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 8% | ATTACKDOGS Defenders on leashes | (10) | Universal | Sep 8, 2025 |
| 8% | BIKELOCK Schwinn protector | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 1, 2025 |
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A "Defender, protector" is a person or entity that safeguards or looks out for others. In this case, the answer is "GUARDIAN," which perfectly encapsulates the role of someone who protects, defends, or watches over another individual or group. It's a term often associated with legal or caregiving responsibilities, emphasizing the duty to ensure the well-being and interests of those under one's care.