Protect Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Protect (6) last seen in Mirror Classic puzzle. We have found 41 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEFEND.

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Crossword Answer For Protect (6):

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14 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
DEFEND Protect (6) (6) Mirror Classic Jun 20, 2025
SHIELD Protect (6) Universal Jun 15, 2025
SAFEGUARD Protect (9) The Sun Two Speed Apr 12, 2025
GUARD Protect (5) USA Today Nov 9, 2024
SHELTER Protect (7) The Telegraph Quick Apr 23, 2020
CRADLE Protect (6)
KEEPSAFE Protect (8)
INSURE Protect (6)
ENSURE Protect (6)
INSULATE Protect (8)

27 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
31% AEGIS Protection (5) New York Times Oct 15, 2025
31% SHIELDED Protected (8) The Times Concise Sep 17, 2025
30% SAFE Protected (4) LA Times Daily Jul 24, 2025
28% SHIELDS Protects (7) Eugene Sheffer May 19, 2025
28% SHELTERED Protected (9) Mirror Quick Oct 10, 2024
28% GUARDS Protects (6) The Telegraph Quick May 25, 2024
28% SHELTERS Protects (8) The Telegraph Quick Feb 6, 2024
28% ARMOUR Protection (6) The Telegraph Quick Feb 16, 2023
28% COVERED Protected (7) The Telegraph Quick Jun 18, 2022
28% SAFETY Protection (6) The Telegraph Quick Dec 19, 2021

Last appeared together with the following clues in Mirror Classic puzzle

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In this clue, "Protect" is a hint that suggests the answer is a synonym for safeguarding or defending. "Shield" fits perfectly as it is a noun and a verb that means to protect or defend from harm or danger. It's a straightforward and fitting answer for the clue.