The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SHIELDS , but the solution may also be DEFENDS which is one of the most recent solution (2020 in Universal uClick).
Protects crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHIELDS | 30 % | 7 |
| SHELTERS | 20 % | 8 |
| DEFENDS | 20 % | 7 |
| GUARDS | 15 % | 6 |
| ENSURES | 10 % | 7 |
| ARMORS | 5 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Protects
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- guarding
- protection
- advocates
- avoids
- conserves
- covers
- defends
- ensures
- guarantee
- guarantees
- guards
- insulates
Crossword Answer definitions
SHIELDS noun- Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
- A shape like that of a shield; usually, an inverted triangle with sides that curve inward to form a pointed bottom, commonly used for police identifications and company logos.
- A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.
- A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.
- Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision
- To protect, to defend.
- To protect from the influence of
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 SHIELDS
- Half of a pantomime pair
- Brooke of "Suddenly Susan"
- Police badges
- Protects
- Gladiators' gear
- Swordmen's defenses
- "The Stone Diaries" author
- Riot squad defenses
- Legal symbols
- "Star Trek" defenses
More clues leading to the result SHELTERS
- Stray protection
- Places of refuge.
- Protects.
- Civil defense items.
- Areas of safety.
- Harbors.
- Lees
- A.S.P.C.A. units
- Protects
- Gazebos, e.g.
More clues leading to the result DEFENDS
- Plays with blocks?
- Protects
- Comes to the aid of
- Supports, as a theory
- Protects, as a fort
- Keeps safe
- Protects.
- Shields.
- Safeguards
- Shields
More clues leading to the result GUARDS
- Palace figures
- Gate posts?
- Post workers
- Gatekeepers
- Watches
- This puzzle's perimeter entries are all types of them
- Security staffers
- Security workers
- Basketball players.
- Sentries.
More clues leading to the result ENSURES
- Makes certain
- Guarantees
- Nails down
- Makes certain of
- Cinches
- Ices
- Sews up
- Guarantees.
- Protects.
- Makes certain.