Protection from an infection Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Protection from an infection last seen in New York Times puzzle. 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SCAB.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCAB Protection from an infection (4) New York Times Nov 12, 2025
3% ARK Symbol of protection (3) New York Times Feb 19, 2026
3% MASK Goalie's protection (4) Newsday Feb 18, 2026
3% MUMPS Viral infection affecting the salivary glands (5)
3% COVERAGE Protection provision (8) Newsday Feb 7, 2026
3% SAFEST Most protected (6) Commuter Feb 7, 2026
3% PREP Medication that helps prevent HIV infection (4) The Atlantic Feb 3, 2026
3% AEGIS Protection, as from an organization (5) New York Times Jan 31, 2026
3% PADS Punter's protection (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 31, 2026
3% FLU Viral infection (3) (3) The Sun Mini Jan 29, 2026

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