The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DEFLECTION which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1997.
Shield's purpose crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEFLECTION | 100 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Shield's purpose
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- division
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- piping
- buffer
- buffing
- protector
- screen
- shield
- signage
- ermine
Crossword Answer definitions
DEFLECTION noun- The act of deflecting or something deflected.
- The deviation of a needle or other indicator from its previous position.
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