Protect from an overflow, in a way Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMBANK Protect from an overflow, in a way (6) New York Times May 27, 2016
7% SCAB Protection from an infection (4) New York Times Nov 12, 2025
7% TEEM Overflow (with) (4) LA Times Daily Oct 31, 2025
7% RIFE Overflowing (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 23, 2025
7% LEVEES Overflow protection (6) LA Times Daily Feb 14, 2016
6% OVERALLS Protective clothing (8) The Telegraph Quick Jan 8, 2026
6% WATCHDOG Group protecting from illegal practices (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Jan 7, 2026
6% RIBCAGE It protects the heart (7) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
6% AMNESIC Suffering from memory loss, in a way (7) New York Times Dec 31, 2025
6% SUNHAT Beach protection (6) LA Times Daily Dec 28, 2025

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