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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Protect, defend (9) . 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SAFEGUARD.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SAFEGUARD Protect, defend (9) | (9) | ||
| 94% | SHIELD Protect, defend or conceal? | (6) | ||
| 94% | SHIELDED Protected, defended concealed? | (8) | ||
| 11% | STOODUPFOR Defended | (10) | LA Times Daily | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 10% | MASK Goalie's protection | (4) | Newsday | Mar 8, 2026 |
| 10% | EMBANK Protect with earthwork | (6) | The Times Sunday Concise | Mar 8, 2026 |
| 10% | ONTRIAL Like defendants at court | (7) | New York Times | Feb 28, 2026 |
| 10% | PROTECT Defend from danger | (7) | Commuter | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 10% | ARK Symbol of protection | (3) | New York Times | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 10% | BACK Rugby or football defender | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 17, 2026 |
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