The clue "Protect" has appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on June 15, 2025. Out of 109 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, SHIELD (6 letters) ranks highest with a 99% match. Scroll down to see all potential answers ranked by their likelihood of being correct.
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109 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SHIELD
Protect
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
99%
SHIELD
Protect
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
99%
SAFEGUARD
Protect
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2022
99%
SAFEGUARD
Protect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2022
99%
DEFEND
Protect
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 8, 2020
99%
DEFEND
Protect
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 8, 2020
50%
REDACT
Obscure to protect privacy, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
50%
REDACT
Obscure to protect privacy, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
50%
IPLAW
Statutes that protect inventions and works of art, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
50%
IPLAW
Statutes that protect inventions and works of art, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
50%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
50%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
50%
MAKEASTAND
Relentlessly protect the line on the battlefield
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
50%
MAKEASTAND
Relentlessly protect the line on the battlefield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
50%
SEAMINE
Explosive that may protect a harbor
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
50%
SEAMINE
Explosive that may protect a harbor
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
50%
SUPERBOWLNDA
NFL document intended to protect the secrets of the Big Game?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2024
50%
SUPERBOWLNDA
NFL document intended to protect the secrets of the Big Game?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2024
50%
NURTURE
Feed and protect
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2023
50%
NURTURE
Feed and protect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2023
50%
SHINS
Soccer players protect them
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2023
50%
SHINS
Soccer players protect them
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2023
50%
LIEFOR
Try to protect, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2023
50%
LIEFOR
Try to protect, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2023
1%
TMS
Co.'s protected symbols
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TMS
Co.'s protected symbols
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
BRACE
Knee protector
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
BRACE
Knee protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
MOATS
Castle protectors
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
MOATS
Castle protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
OSHA
On-the-job protection org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
OSHA
On-the-job protection org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
RTS
Some QB protectors
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
RTS
Some QB protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
STEELTOE
Digital protection device?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
STEELTOE
Digital protection device?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
HOVERS
Watches overprotectively
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
HOVERS
Watches overprotectively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
DURAG
Cloth that protects hair waves
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
DURAG
Cloth that protects hair waves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
SSN
Oft-protected personal ID
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
SSN
Oft-protected personal ID
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
MITT
Baker's protection
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
MITT
Baker's protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
PADS
Some protective athletic gear
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
PADS
Some protective athletic gear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
RGS
Some QB protectors
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
RGS
Some QB protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
CLEANAIRACT
*1970 law aimed at protecting public health
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CLEANAIRACT
*1970 law aimed at protecting public health
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret-protecting doc
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret-protecting doc
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
SLEEVE
Collectible card protector
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
SLEEVE
Collectible card protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
MORO
__ reflex: infant's instinctive protective response
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
MORO
__ reflex: infant's instinctive protective response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
BIB
Chest protector
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
BIB
Chest protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
ARMADILLO
Mammal with a protective shell
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
ARMADILLO
Mammal with a protective shell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
SUNHAT
Beach protection
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
SUNHAT
Beach protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
TENURE
Professor's job protection
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
TENURE
Professor's job protection
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
CRADLES
Carries protectively
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
CRADLES
Carries protectively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
INK
What a pocket protector protects from
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
INK
What a pocket protector protects from
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
APRON
Chef's protective garment
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
APRON
Chef's protective garment
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
CASE
Guitar protector
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
1%
CASE
Guitar protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
1%
INDOORPOOL
Crawl space protected from bad weather?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
1%
INDOORPOOL
Crawl space protected from bad weather?
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
1%
TARP
Field protector
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
1%
TARP
Field protector
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
1%
GLOVES
Boxers' protectors
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
GLOVES
Boxers' protectors
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
SPCA
Org. that protects boxers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
SPCA
Org. that protects boxers
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
ARMOR
Plot ___ (trope that protects a protagonist)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
ARMOR
Plot ___ (trope that protects a protagonist)
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
SPF
Letters on some protective lip balm
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
SPF
Letters on some protective lip balm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
LEVEE
Flood-protection structure
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
1%
LEVEE
Flood-protection structure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
1%
OLINE
QB protectors, in football lingo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
1%
OLINE
QB protectors, in football lingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
1%
ADAMSAPPLE
It protects the vocal cords
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2025
1%
ADAMSAPPLE
It protects the vocal cords
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2025
1%
NDAS
Secret-protecting docs
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
1%
NDAS
Secret-protecting docs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
1%
BEARSPRAY
Mountain hiker's protection
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
1%
BEARSPRAY
Mountain hiker's protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
AIRBUBBLES
Byproducts of a poorly applied screen protector
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
1%
AIRBUBBLES
Byproducts of a poorly applied screen protector
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
1%
SAFARIHAT
"I'd like sun protection in the Serengeti, such as a ... "
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
1%
SAFARIHAT
"I'd like sun protection in the Serengeti, such as a ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
1%
MOAT
Palace's protection
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
1%
MOAT
Palace's protection
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
1%
SKIHELMET
Peak protection
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2025
1%
SKIHELMET
Peak protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
1%
FTC
Consumer protection agcy.
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
1%
FTC
Consumer protection agcy.
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
1%
COASTER
Table protector
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
1%
COASTER
Table protector
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
1%
PAD
Knee protector
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 3, 2025
1%
PAD
Knee protector
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 3, 2025
1%
KNEEPAD
Skateboarder’s protection
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
KNEEPAD
Skateboarder’s protection
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
EYE
Organ protected by lashes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
1%
EYE
Organ protected by lashes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
1%
KNEE
Joint protected by a patella
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
1%
KNEE
Joint protected by a patella
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
1%
CONE
Pet protector
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
1%
CONE
Pet protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
POPE
Leader protected by the Swiss Guard
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
1%
POPE
Leader protected by the Swiss Guard
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
1%
ACLU
Org. that protects rights
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
1%
ACLU
Org. that protects rights
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
1%
MATS
Floor protectors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
1%
MATS
Floor protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
1%
SURGE
__ protector
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
1%
SURGE
__ protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
1%
PATENT
Gizmo protector
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
1%
PATENT
Gizmo protector
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
1%
BIBS
Shirt protectors
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
1%
BIBS
Shirt protectors
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
1%
MASKS
Some COVID-19 protections
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
1%
MASKS
Some COVID-19 protections
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
1%
BEEFUPSECURITY
Add extra protection
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2024
1%
BEEFUPSECURITY
Add extra protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
1%
GALOSH
Sole protector?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2024
1%
GALOSH
Sole protector?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2024
1%
BANKRUPT
Filing for Chapter 11 protection
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2024
1%
BANKRUPT
Filing for Chapter 11 protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
1%
JETTY
Harbor protector
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2024
1%
JETTY
Harbor protector
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2024
1%
OLINES
QB protectors
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2024
1%
OLINES
QB protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2024
1%
MOUTHGUARD
Device that protects teeth and gums
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2024
1%
MOUTHGUARD
Device that protects teeth and gums
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
1%
HOOF
What a horseshoe protects
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2024
1%
HOOF
What a horseshoe protects
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2024
1%
OPEN
Not protected by defenders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2024
1%
OPEN
Not protected by defenders
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2024
1%
SEATCOVER
Upholstery protector
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
1%
SEATCOVER
Upholstery protector
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
1%
RIB
Bone that protects internal organs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2024
1%
RIB
Bone that protects internal organs
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
1%
MIRANDA
___ rights (suspect's protections)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2024
1%
MIRANDA
___ rights (suspect's protections)
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2024
1%
SKULL
Brain protector
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 31, 2024
1%
SKULL
Brain protector
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 31, 2024
1%
FLEACOLLAR
Pet protector
(10)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 21, 2024
1%
FLEACOLLAR
Pet protector
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 21, 2024
1%
CAST
Broken bone's protector
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
1%
CAST
Broken bone's protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
CAKEBOX
Cardboard pastry protector
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2024
1%
CAKEBOX
Cardboard pastry protector
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2024
1%
BBB
Consumer protection org.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2024
1%
BBB
Consumer protection org.
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2024
1%
CRANIA
Brain protectors
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 20, 2024
1%
CRANIA
Brain protectors
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 20, 2024
1%
TARPS
Infield protectors
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2024
1%
TARPS
Infield protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2024
1%
PLACEMAT
Table protector
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 2, 2024
1%
PLACEMAT
Table protector
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 2, 2024
1%
FACEMASKS
Goalies’ protectors
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 8, 2023
1%
FACEMASKS
Goalies’ protectors
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 8, 2023
1%
SAFER
Better protected
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2023
1%
SAFER
Better protected
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2023
1%
GRILLE
Car radiator protector
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 26, 2023
1%
GRILLE
Car radiator protector
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 26, 2023
1%
LEADAPRON
X-ray protection
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2023
1%
LEADAPRON
X-ray protection
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2023
1%
SEATCOVERS
*Upholstery protectors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2023
1%
SEATCOVERS
*Upholstery protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2023
1%
KRISHNA
Hindu god of protection and love
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2023
1%
KRISHNA
Hindu god of protection and love
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2023
1%
MISER
Pocket protector?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2023
1%
MISER
Pocket protector?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
1%
HUSK
Ear protection?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2023
1%
HUSK
Ear protection?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2023
1%
DWEEB
One rocking a pocket protector
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2023
1%
DWEEB
One rocking a pocket protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2023
1%
SECRETSERVICE
Presidential protectors
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 8, 2023
1%
SECRETSERVICE
Presidential protectors
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 8, 2023
1%
GOALIES
Net protectors
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2023
1%
GOALIES
Net protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2023
1%
MASK
Catcher's protection
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2023
1%
MASK
Catcher's protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2023
1%
BCC
Email option that protects privacy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2023
1%
BCC
Email option that protects privacy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2023
1%
DUSTJACKET
Hardcover protector
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2023
1%
DUSTJACKET
Hardcover protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2023
1%
DACA
"Dreamer" protection policy: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2023
1%
DACA
"Dreamer" protection policy: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2023
1%
NAPKIN
Lap top protector
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2023
1%
NAPKIN
Lap top protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2023
1%
LGBTQRIGHTS
Freedoms protected by the Equality Act, and an apt title for this puzzle?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2023
1%
LGBTQRIGHTS
Freedoms protected by the Equality Act, and an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2023
1%
ASPCA
Pet protection org.
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2023
1%
ASPCA
Pet protection org.
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2023
1%
PEELS
Banana protectors
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2023
1%
PEELS
Banana protectors
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2023
1%
ENAMEL
Crown's protection
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2023
1%
ENAMEL
Crown's protection
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2023
1%
THORN
Rose protector
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 16, 2023
1%
THORN
Rose protector
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 16, 2023
1%
AEGIS
Mythological word meaning "protection"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2023
1%
AEGIS
Mythological word meaning "protection"
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
1%
MERCHANTGUILD
Medieval protectors of trade
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 12, 2023
1%
MERCHANTGUILD
Medieval protectors of trade
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 12, 2023
1%
SHOULDERPAD
Piece of protective football gear
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2023
1%
SHOULDERPAD
Piece of protective football gear
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2023
1%
DVDCASE
Certain disc protector
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2023
1%
DVDCASE
Certain disc protector
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Protect" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 109 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SHIELD (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Protect"?
The best answer for "Protect" is SHIELD with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include SAFEGUARD (9 letters), DEFEND (6 letters).
Where has "Protect" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on June 15, 2025.