The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PROTECTS which also is the latest solution we found used in Washington Post in 1998.
Stands guard crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PROTECTS | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Stands guard
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- guarding
- guard duty
- on guard
- security guard
- patrolling
- sentry duty
- prison guard
- guarded
- guard dog
- guards
- protecting
- guardsman
Crossword Answer definitions
PROTECTS verb- To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
- (travel) To book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.
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