Said Why A Poor Areas Accepted Protection Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	55%	7		Vintage song that asks 'Why, why, why Delilah?'
3	37%	7		Known for his quote 'Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.'

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ASYLUM" which means:

noun

• A shelter from danger or hardship
• A hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person

An example sentence would be:

• "He sought asylum in a foreign country."
• "The asylum provides support for individuals suffering from mental illness."

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The Guardian Cryptic05 Jun 2018	Down 20
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