Protect - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 02/12/2023

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Protect.

6 letter answer(s) to protect

CRADLE
  1. a baby bed with sides and rockers
  2. a trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold
  3. birth of a person; "he was taught from the cradle never to cry"
  4. bring up from infancy
  5. cut grain with a cradle scythe
  6. hold gently and carefully; "He cradles the child in his arms"
  7. hold or place in or as if in a cradle; "He cradled the infant in his arms"
  8. run with the stick
  9. wash in a cradle; "cradle gold"
  10. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; "the birthplace of civilization"
ENSURE
  1. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
  2. make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
INSURE
  1. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
  2. make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
  3. protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"
  4. take out insurance for
SHIELD
  1. a protective covering or structure
  2. armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
  3. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
  4. hold back a thought or feeling about; "She is harboring a grudge against him"
  5. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

5 letter answer(s) to protect

GUARD
  1. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers"
  2. a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
  3. a military unit serving to protect some place or person
  4. a person who keeps watch over something or someone
  5. a position on a basketball team
  6. a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up"
  7. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
  8. protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
  9. take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"
  10. the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night"
  11. the person who plays that positio

9 letter answer(s) to protect

SAFEGUARD
  1. a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
  2. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
  3. escort safely
  4. make safe

7 letter answer(s) to protect

SHELTER
  1. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
  2. a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
  3. invest (money) so that it is not taxable
  4. protective covering that provides protection from the weather
  5. provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
  6. temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
  7. the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"

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