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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SHIELD which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SHIELD

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97%6Exact Match!
noun

• 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

verb

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

• hold back a thought or feeling about

96%5Exact Match!
noun

• a person who keeps watch over something or someone

• the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

• a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

• a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

• a military unit serving to protect some place or person

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the duty of serving as a sentry

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

• a position on a basketball team

verb

• to keep watch over

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

• protect against a challenge or attack

• take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

95%6Exact Match!
verb

• argue or speak in defense of

• be on the defensive; act against an attack

• protect against a challenge or attack

• fight against or resist strongly

• protect or fight for as a champion

• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

• state or assert

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Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Quick23 Mar 2024 Down 4
The Guardian Quick02 Dec 2023 Down 4
New York Times24 Oct 2021 Down 14
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