Protect Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Protect?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Protect is ENSURE. Other possible answers include CRADLE, SHIELD, PRESERVE, GUARD, SHELTER, INSURE, SAFEGUARD, protected, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Protect?

We have found 11 possible answers for the crossword clue Protect.

Q: What is another word for Protect?

We list 3 synonyms related to Protect. Common alternatives include PROTECTS, PROTECTED, PROTECTING.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Protect?

Clues like Protect often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, The Daily Telegraph Daily, The Sunday Times, The Times Quick Cryptic, Daily Mirror, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 19/03/2026

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Hints for “Protect”

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Hint 1: Meaning

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

GUARD, ENSURE, CRADLE

Hint 3: Best answers

ENSURE, CRADLE, SHIELD

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Best answers for Protect

6 letters

5 letters

GUARD

7 letters

SHELTER

All 11 answers for Protect

Protect with 5 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
GUARD	5

Protect with 6 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
ENSURE	6
CRADLE	6
SHIELD	6
INSURE	6

Protect with 7 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SHELTER	7

Protect with 8 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
PRESERVE	8
PROTECTS	8

Protect with 9 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
SAFEGUARD	9
PROTECTED	9

Protect with 10 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
PROTECTING	10

Synonyms for Protect

We found 3 synonyms.

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What's the best solution for Protect?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Protect is ENSURE. Other possible answers include CRADLE, SHIELD, PRESERVE, GUARD, SHELTER, INSURE, SAFEGUARD, protected, among others.

How many solutions are there for Protect?

We have found 11 possible answers for the crossword clue Protect.

How do I find a solution for Protect?

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What is another word for Protect?

We list 3 synonyms related to Protect. Common alternatives include PROTECTS, PROTECTED, PROTECTING.

Which crosswords feature clues like Protect?

Clues like Protect often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, The Daily Telegraph Daily, The Sunday Times, The Times Quick Cryptic, Daily Mirror, among others.

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