Dubious bit of "protection" before a beach trip Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BASETAN Dubious bit of "protection" before a beach trip (7) USA Today Feb 17, 2026
6% SUNHAT Beach protection (6) LA Times Daily Dec 28, 2025
5% IFFY Dubious, suspect (4) The Times Concise Feb 20, 2026
5% BUM Beach ___ (3) Universal Feb 9, 2026
5% SANDBAG Bit of flood protection (7) Thomas Joseph Dec 29, 2025
5% WATERSKIS Gets dragged along on a beach trip? (9) New York Times Dec 27, 2025
4% BUSRIDES Greyhound trips (8) USA Today Mar 9, 2026
4% TREASURER Deal mostly with less dubious accountant? (9) The Times Cryptic Mar 9, 2026
4% MASK Goalie's protection (4) Newsday Mar 8, 2026
4% EMBANK Protect with earthwork (6) The Times Sunday Concise Mar 8, 2026

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