Stumped by the crossword clue "Shield"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 20, 2022. We've scoured our database and found 39 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is PROTECT (7 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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39 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PROTECT
Shield
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2022
99%
PROTECT
Shield
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2022
50%
OZONE
Stratospheric shield
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
50%
OZONE
Stratospheric shield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
50%
AEGIS
Protection, or Zeus's shield
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2023
50%
AEGIS
Protection, or Zeus's shield
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2023
50%
MASKS
Face shield alternatives
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2021
50%
MASKS
Face shield alternatives
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2021
50%
MITT
Heat shield?
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2021
50%
MITT
Heat shield?
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2021
50%
OZONELAYER
Stratospheric shield
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2020
50%
OZONELAYER
Stratospheric shield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2020
50%
PUCKMAIK
Dent in the hockey arena's protective shield?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2019
50%
PUCKMAIK
Dent in the hockey arena's protective shield?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2019
50%
EWOKS
Furry critters who helped disable the shield generator on Endor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2019
50%
EWOKS
Furry critters who helped disable the shield generator on Endor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2019
1%
PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
LEAD
Radiation shielding element
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
LEAD
Radiation shielding element
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
DEFOG
Clear up, as a windshield
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
DEFOG
Clear up, as a windshield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
DECAL
Windshield sticker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
DECAL
Windshield sticker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a windshield in winter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a windshield in winter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
PPE
120-Down's face shields, masks, etc.: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
PPE
120-Down's face shields, masks, etc.: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
EYES
Organs shielded by goggles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
EYES
Organs shielded by goggles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
ICEDUP
Like windshields on winter mornings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
1%
ICEDUP
Like windshields on winter mornings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
1%
SIDEVIEWMIRRORS
Auto windshield attachments
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
1%
SIDEVIEWMIRRORS
Auto windshield attachments
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
1%
METHYL
Alcohol in windshield wiper fluid
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
1%
METHYL
Alcohol in windshield wiper fluid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
1%
WIPER
Windshield clearer
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
1%
WIPER
Windshield clearer
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
1%
WIPERS
Windshield cleaners
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 21, 2024
1%
WIPERS
Windshield cleaners
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 21, 2024
1%
TINT
Windshield treatment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
1%
TINT
Windshield treatment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
1%
HAIL
Precipitation that can damage windshields
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2024
1%
HAIL
Precipitation that can damage windshields
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
1%
TINTED
Like some windshields
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2023
1%
TINTED
Like some windshields
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
1%
DASHCAM
Recorder mounted to a windshield
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2023
1%
DASHCAM
Recorder mounted to a windshield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2023
1%
ICESCRAPERS
*Winter windshield clearers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2023
1%
ICESCRAPERS
*Winter windshield clearers
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2023
1%
WASHME
Words on a dirty windshield
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2022
1%
WASHME
Words on a dirty windshield
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2022
1%
SPLAT
Bug-hitting-the-windshield sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2022
1%
SPLAT
Bug-hitting-the-windshield sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2022
1%
TICKET
Unwelcome windshield item
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2022
1%
TICKET
Unwelcome windshield item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2022
1%
WIPERBLADES
*Pair on a front windshield
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2022
1%
WIPERBLADES
*Pair on a front windshield
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2022
1%
SPIDERWEB
*Shape of some windshield cracks
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2022
1%
SPIDERWEB
*Shape of some windshield cracks
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2022
1%
VISORS
Windshield shades
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2021
1%
VISORS
Windshield shades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2021
1%
DEFOGS
Clears, as a windshield
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 22, 2021
1%
DEFOGS
Clears, as a windshield
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 22, 2021
1%
DEMISTER
Windshield condensation clearer
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 25, 2021
1%
DEMISTER
Windshield condensation clearer
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 25, 2021
1%
SPF
UV-shielding initials
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2021
1%
SPF
UV-shielding initials
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2021
1%
FROST
Windshield hazard
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2021
1%
FROST
Windshield hazard
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2021
1%
BUICK
Car with a tri-shield logo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2020
1%
BUICK
Car with a tri-shield logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2020
1%
STINKBUG
Smelly, shield-shaped pest
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2020
1%
STINKBUG
Smelly, shield-shaped pest
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2020
1%
DEICED
Cleared a frosty windshield
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 15, 2019
1%
DEICED
Cleared a frosty windshield
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 15, 2019
1%
LIFTTICKETS
Steal items on parking lot windshields?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2018
1%
LIFTTICKETS
Steal items on parking lot windshields?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Shield" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 39 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PROTECT (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Shield"?
The best answer for "Shield" is PROTECT with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Shield" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 20, 2022.