Don't answer directly - it offers protection (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Don't answer directly - it offers protection (5) . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HEDGE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HEDGE Don't answer directly - it offers protection (5) (5)
95% ATONCE Directly (6) Newsday Jan 3, 2026
90% SUNHAT Accessory offering UV protection (6) USA Today Mar 12, 2026
86% TONIC The "T" of G&T (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 18, 2026
82% UNDER Directly below (5) (5) Mirror Classic Mar 10, 2026
82% RESERVE Substitute that offers protection for game (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 19, 2026
78% REPLY Answer (5) Eugene Sheffer Mar 17, 2026
78% TAU T as in "Theogony"? (3) The Atlantic Mar 13, 2026
78% MGS Booker T. & the ___ (3) USA Today Mar 8, 2026
78% BIDS Offers (4) Premier Sunday Feb 22, 2026
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