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Shield Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PROTECT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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97%7Exact Match!
verb

• shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

• use tariffs to favor domestic industry

96%10Exact Match!
noun

• a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers

• (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed

• a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms

95%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

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times09 Oct 2024 Across 52
Telegraph Cross Atlantic05 Jul 2023 Across 60
Telegraph Quick10 Feb 2023 Down 5
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