Runner is going back to protect king Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Runner is going back to protect king . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SKI.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SKI Runner is going back to protect king (3)
7% RETREAT Go back on deal (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 19, 2026
7% HELLFORLEATHER As a fast runner is going (14) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
6% TRACK Go after vehicle returning with king (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 21, 2026
6% REW VCR's "go back" button, for short (3)
6% RETRACING Going back over with reference to copy (9) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 20, 2026
6% SECURING Protecting fully (8) Newsday Jan 20, 2026
6% APRON Protective garment (5) The Times Concise Jan 15, 2026
6% PACE Runner's rate (4)
6% MADAM Precocious girl going back and forth? (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 12, 2026
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