The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PROTECTS , but the solution may also be GOESTOBATFOR which is one of the most recent solution (2002 in USA Today).
Defends crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PROTECTS | 50 % | 8 |
| STANDSBY | 25 % | 8 |
| GOESTOBATFOR | 25 % | 12 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Defends
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- guard
- hold
- champion
- maintain
- support
- fight back
- fight
- fight down
- represent
- oppose
- fend for
- adheres
Crossword Answer definitions
PROTECTS verb- To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
- (travel) To book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result PROTECTS
- Looks after
- Safeguards
- Shields from harm
- Guards
- Keeps safe
- Harbors
- Shields
- Keeps under one's wing.
- Shields.
- Guards.
More clues leading to the result STANDSBY
- Waits for instructions
- Waits in readiness
- Waits for a signal, perhaps
- Is on hold
- Remains faithful
- Is ready to help.
- Awaits orders
- Stays tuned
- Defends