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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Protection from drops featured in New York Times puzzle on January 17, 2026. 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RAINCOAT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RAINCOAT Protection from drops | (8) | New York Times | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 3% | APRON Protective garment | (5) | The Times Concise | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 3% | CLOSEONESEYES Drop off? * | (13) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 3% | FALL Drop | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | OVERALLS Protective clothing | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | WATCHDOG Group protecting from illegal practices (8) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | BEADS Drops of dew | (5) | Newsday | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | OMITS Drops | (5) | New York Times | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 3% | RIBCAGE It protects the heart | (7) | New York Times | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 3% | RAIN Drops from above | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 3, 2026 |
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