Ex-pat changes first name to Charlie for some protection Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CONDOM Ex-pat changes first name to Charlie for some protection (6) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 21, 2022
3% GOGGLES Some protective eyewear (7) The Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
3% CHAS Charlie possesses alternative name? (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 10, 2025
3% BASIS On a first-name ___ (5) USA Today Sep 1, 2025
3% ESSO Exxon's ex-name (4) Newsday Aug 21, 2025
2% ETTA First name in jazz (4) LA Times Daily Oct 15, 2025
2% AEGIS Protection (5) New York Times Oct 15, 2025
2% NONO Talking about your ex on a first date, e.g. (4) New York Times Mini Oct 13, 2025
2% ANTIUV Like some protective sunglasses, in brief (6) New York Times Oct 11, 2025
2% SACHA First name of Borat star (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 10, 2025

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