The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OILSKIN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2011.
Outer-layer protection crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OILSKIN | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Outer-layer protection
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- facing
- epidermis
- rind
- shell
- coating
- skin
- cork
- testa
- sheathing
- husk
- armor
- earth
Crossword Answer definitions
OILSKIN noun- Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
- A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
- (by extension) Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.
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