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Helping Or Turning Back Detective Taken In By This Criminal Racket Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PROTECTION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PROTECTION
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PROTECTION" which means:
- noun
- • The activity of protecting someone or something
- • A covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
- • Defense against financial failure; financial independence
- • The condition of being protected
- • Kindly endorsement and guidance
- • The imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
- • Payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wore a helmet for protection while riding his bike."
- • "The castle was surrounded by a wall for extra protection."
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| The Guardian Cryptic17 Apr 2018 | Across 10 | |
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