Butterfly Protector Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: COCOON

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	32%	9		Protector of life and protector against evil
3	25%	9		Butterfly that belongs to the brush-footed butterfly family

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "COCOON" which means:

noun

• Silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs

verb

• Retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment
• Wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection

An example sentence would be:

• "The caterpillar spun a cocoon and transformed into a butterfly."
• "The silk cocoon protects the developing pupa inside."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times13 Jun 2011	Down 51
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