The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word AEGIS , but the solution may also be UMBRELLA which is one of the most recent solution (2006 in New York Times).
Symbol of protection crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AEGIS | 50 % | 5 |
| UMBRELLA | 50 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Symbol of protection
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- talisman
- amulet
- charm
- fetish
- fetishism
- conjure
- charmer
- witch
- witchcraft
- medicine
- black magic
- magick
Crossword Answer definitions
AEGIS noun- A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
- Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
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More clues leading to the result AEGIS
- Sponsorship
- Protection
- Auspices
- Sponsorship, Ancient Greek-ily
- Shield of classical mythology
- Shield of Zeus
- Umbrella, so to speak
- Umbrella
- Athena's shield
- Patronage