The bony structure that encloses and protects the lungs, heart, etc. Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RIBCAGE The bony structure that encloses and protects the lungs, heart, etc. (7)
5% RIBCAGES They protect the heart and lungs (8) USA Today Sep 29, 2023
5% SKULL Bony structure that protects the brain (5)
5% RIBS Curved bony structures that protect your lungs (4)
5% VITALS Heart, lungs, etc. (6)
4% PENIN Enclose, as farm animals (5) The Washington Post Mini Nov 11, 2025
4% TICKER Heart (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 10, 2025
4% OILWELLS Crude structures (8) LA Times Daily Nov 9, 2025
4% SHED Garden structure (4) LA Times Daily Nov 7, 2025
4% INANUTSHELL Briefly enclosed? (2,1,8) (11) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 2, 2025
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