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Desperately wants to protect suffering hero Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Desperately wants to protect suffering hero last seen in Guardian Cryptic 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 ACHILLES.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ACHILLES Desperately wants to protect suffering hero | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 13, 2023 |
| 3% | PAIN Suffering | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 3% | CAVE Desperately want to leave king's underground chamber | (4) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 3% | ARGUED Fought guard desperately protecting earl | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 2% | LUNGE Desperate move | (5) | Newsday | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 2% | LOSE Suffer defeat | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 2% | OVERALLS Protective clothing | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 2% | IDOLISE Hero-worship | (7) | The Times Concise | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 2% | ACHE Suffer pain | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 2% | RIBCAGE It protects the heart | (7) | New York Times | Jan 4, 2026 |
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