Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Protect.
6 letter answer(s) to protect
CRADLE
a baby bed with sides and rockers
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
birth of a person; "he was taught from the cradle never to cry"
bring up from infancy
cut grain with a cradle scythe
hold gently and carefully; "He cradles the child in his arms"
hold or place in or as if in a cradle; "He cradled the infant in his arms"
run with the stick
wash in a cradle; "cradle gold"
where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; "the birthplace of civilization"
ENSURE
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
INSURE
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"
take out insurance for
SHIELD
a protective covering or structure
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
hold back a thought or feeling about; "She is harboring a grudge against him"
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
5 letter answer(s) to protect
GUARD
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers"
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
a position on a basketball team
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up"
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"
protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"
the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night"
the person who plays that positio
8 letter answer(s) to protect
PRESERVE
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone; "medicine is no longer a male preserve"
a reservation where animals are protected
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing; "preserve the forest and the lakes"
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; "May God keep you"
prevent (food) from rotting; "preserved meats"; "keep potatoes fresh"
to keep up and reserve for personal or special us
9 letter answer(s) to protect
SAFEGUARD
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
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"
escort safely
make safe
7 letter answer(s) to protect
SHELTER
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
invest (money) so that it is not taxable
protective covering that provides protection from the weather
provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
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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