The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DIKE , but the solution may also be BERM which is one of the most recent solution (2017 in LA Times).
Protective barrier crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DIKE | 50 % | 4 |
| BERM | 25 % | 4 |
| RAMPART | 25 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Protective barrier
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- shield
- safeguard
- buffer
- blueprint
- no man's land
- checkstand
- communications zone
- customs
- demilitarized zone
- listening post
- overwatch
- street sign
Crossword Answer definitions
DIKE verb- Alternative form of dyke: to dig a ditch; to raise an earthwork; etc.
- (usually derogatory) A lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior.
- A well-dressed man.
- Formalwear or other fashionable dress.
- To be well dressed.
- (usually derogatory) A lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior.
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 DIKE
- Flood deterrent
- Netherlands sight
- Bank edifice
- Big water holder
- Flood prevention
- Benelux barrier
- Flood preventer
- Water barrier
- Flood-control embankment
- Flood-preventing embankment
More clues leading to the result BERM
- Soil embankment
- Earth bank
- Road side
- Road shoulder
- Wall of earth
- Earthen wall alongside a ditch
- Raised barrier
- Canal bank
- Earthen wall adjacent to a ditch
- Earthen embankment