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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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SKI Runner is going back to protect king (3)
7% LAID ___-back (easy-going) (4)
7% RECEDE Go back (6) LA Times Daily Oct 19, 2025
7% ERASE Get rid of king with moderate protection (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 15, 2025
7% HELLFORLEATHER As a fast runner is going (14) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
6% TUTELAGE Protective influence (8) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
6% PRS Runner's achievements: Abbr. (3) Commuter Nov 7, 2025
6% ARMOR Knight's protection (5) Commuter Nov 6, 2025
6% DODO Bird going back in rhododendrons (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 5, 2025
6% HELMET Protective hat (6) The Times Concise Nov 5, 2025
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