Working through the Premier Sunday Crossword crossword from July 31, 2022 and stuck on "Protects"? Our solver has identified 20 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is DEFENDS, a 7-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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20 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DEFENDS
Protects
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 31, 2022
99%
DEFENDS
Protects
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 31, 2022
99%
GUARDS
Protects
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 13, 2020
99%
GUARDS
Protects
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 13, 2020
50%
DURAG
Cloth that protects hair waves
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
50%
DURAG
Cloth that protects hair waves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
50%
INK
What a pocket protector protects from
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
50%
INK
What a pocket protector protects from
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
50%
SPCA
Org. that protects boxers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
50%
SPCA
Org. that protects boxers
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
50%
ARMOR
Plot ___ (trope that protects a protagonist)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
50%
ARMOR
Plot ___ (trope that protects a protagonist)
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
50%
ADAMSAPPLE
It protects the vocal cords
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2025
50%
ADAMSAPPLE
It protects the vocal cords
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2025
50%
ACLU
Org. that protects rights
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
50%
ACLU
Org. that protects rights
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
50%
MOUTHGUARD
Device that protects teeth and gums
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2024
50%
MOUTHGUARD
Device that protects teeth and gums
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
50%
HOOF
What a horseshoe protects
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2024
50%
HOOF
What a horseshoe protects
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2024
50%
RIB
Bone that protects internal organs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2024
50%
RIB
Bone that protects internal organs
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
50%
BCC
Email option that protects privacy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2023
50%
BCC
Email option that protects privacy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2023
50%
APRON
Garment that protects against splatter
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2022
50%
APRON
Garment that protects against splatter
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2022
50%
OLINE
Group that protects a QB
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2022
50%
OLINE
Group that protects a QB
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2022
50%
ROME
Italian city with a law that protects stray cats
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2022
50%
ROME
Italian city with a law that protects stray cats
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2022
50%
TIBIA
Bone that a shin guard protects
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2022
50%
TIBIA
Bone that a shin guard protects
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2022
50%
TOEPLATE
Metal tab that protects a shoe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2022
50%
TOEPLATE
Metal tab that protects a shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2022
50%
CARDINALSHINS
What Stanford University catchers' gear protects?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2022
50%
CARDINALSHINS
What Stanford University catchers' gear protects?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2022
50%
TARP
It protects a diamond from rain
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2022
50%
TARP
It protects a diamond from rain
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2022
50%
HEAD
A helmet protects it
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 1, 2021
50%
HEAD
A helmet protects it
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Protects" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 20 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DEFENDS (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Protects"?
The best answer for "Protects" is DEFENDS with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include GUARDS (6 letters).
Where has "Protects" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on July 31, 2022.