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3 | 29% | 7 | Protection from harmful rays | |
Protection From Rays Shell Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SHADES" which means:
- noun
- • (plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
- • (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun verb
- • To shield from light.
- • To alter slightly.
- • To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
- • (of a defensive player) to move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
- • To darken, particularly in drawing.
- • To surpass by a narrow margin.
- • To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.
- • To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.
- • To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a pair of stylish shades to protect her eyes from the sun."
- • "The room was dimly lit, with the shades drawn closed."
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