Protection Originally A Shield Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	28%	10		Named for the side wings which were originally designed to shield from drafts
3	28%	6		Weapons, spoils etc of a defeated army as a war prize originally, later a cup, plate or shield as an award

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "AEGIS" which means:

noun

• Kindly endorsement and guidance
• Armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass

An example sentence would be:

• "Under the aegis of the united nations, peace talks were held between the warring factions."
• "The project was carried out under the aegis of a renowned scientist."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick29 Oct 2003	Across 9
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