Some fiercely protective "bears" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MAMAS Some fiercely protective "bears" (5) New York Times Mar 8, 2022
7% MASKS Some personal protective equipment (5) The Washington Post Mini Oct 31, 2025
7% GOGGLES Some protective eyewear (7) The Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
6% TUTELAGE Protective influence (8) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
6% ARMOR Knight's protection (5) Commuter Nov 6, 2025
6% HELMET Protective hat (6) The Times Concise Nov 5, 2025
6% DEN Bear's refuge (3) Universal Nov 5, 2025
6% POLAR ___ bear (Arctic bear) (5)
6% SHELL Snail's protection (5) Commuter Nov 1, 2025
6% KODIAK Alaskan bear (6) Eugene Sheffer Oct 29, 2025

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