The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PATRONAL which also is the latest solution we found used in Universal uClick in 2010.
Protective crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PATRONAL | 50 % | 8 |
| CARING | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Protective
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- defensive
- guardian
- conserving
- preserving
- custodial
- restrictive
- tutelary
- tutelar
- preventive
- careful
- evasive
- cautionary
Crossword Answer definitions
PATRONAL adjective- Patron; protecting; favouring
- Pertaining to a strong authoritarian leader who controls access to resources.
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