The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ASBESTOS , but the solution may also be ARMOR which is one of the most recent solution (2004 in Newsday).
Protective material crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS | 33 % | 8 |
| MATTING | 33 % | 7 |
| ARMOR | 33 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Protective material
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- armor
- shield
- coating
- plate
- plating
- bail
- bead
- beam
- pinning
- locket
- pin
- ribbon
Crossword Answer definitions
ASBESTOS noun- Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.
- Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms
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 ASBESTOS
- Insulation material
- Fabric once used for theater curtains
- Fireproofing material
- Fireproof material
- Fiberglass predecessor
- Old fireproofing material
- Old furnace tape material
- Dangerous insulation
- Mineral involved in much litigation
- Fireproofing construction mineral banned in many countries