Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
| 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way) • a hen with chicks | ||||||||
| 31% | 5 | ___ state (overprotective government) | ||||||
noun • a woman who is the custodian of children • female goat | ||||||||
| 27% | 9 | Overprotective attitude | ||||||
adverb • with jealousy • with jealousy; in an envious manner | ||||||||
Overprotective Type Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 107 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MOTHERHEN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MOTHERHEN
Updated: October 11, 2023
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Mark of a swordsman?Pass up
Calls attention to
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times07 Mar 2020 | Across 20 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | A new name in New York, say, in a government seen as overprotective?
Telegraph Cryptic -
25 Mar 2024 | Telegraph Cryptic / 25 Mar 2024 |
2 | Nickname for an overprotective carer | |
3 | Overprotective attitude | |
4 | Overprotective government
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
23 Sep 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 23 Sep 2023 |
5 | Overprotective government, so to speak
New York Times -
30 Nov 2018 | New York Times / 30 Nov 2018 |
6 | Overprotective government deplored by Thatcher
The Guardian Quick -
06 Jan 2004 | The Guardian Quick / 06 Jan 2004 |
7 | ___ state (overprotective government)
New York Times -
12 Aug 2023 | New York Times / 12 Aug 2023 |
