The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEFENDS , but the solution may also be ARMORS which is one of the most recent solution (2008 in New York Times).
Safeguards crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEFENDS | 25 % | 7 |
| ESCORTS | 25 % | 7 |
| ARMORS | 25 % | 6 |
| PROTECTS | 25 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Safeguards
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- precaution
- action
- actions
- assurance
- assurances
- assured
- back-up
- back-ups
- backups
- balances
- beacons
- bonds
Crossword Answer definitions
DEFENDS verb- To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
- To support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of.
- To make legal defence of; to represent (the accused).
- To focus one's energies and talents on preventing opponents from scoring, as opposed to focusing on scoring.
- To attempt to retain a title, or attempt to reach the same stage in a competition as one did in the previous edition of that competition.
- To call a raise from the big blind.
- To ward off, repel (an attack or attacker).
- To prevent, to keep (from doing something).
- To prohibit, forbid.
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 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 ESCORTS
- Madam's charges
- Some convoy members
- Geishas and gigolos
- People providing arms?
- Ushers
- Goes along with
- Social companions
- Chaperons
- Accompanists?
- Some arm candy
More clues leading to the result ARMORS
- Chain mail suits
- Defensive coverings
- Prepares for battle
- Puts in the mail?
- Adds protective layers
- Covers with mail
- Outfits for tilting
- Protects with heavy metal
- Knights' suits
- Safeguards, in a way