“Encase in protection” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••COCOON
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COCOON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Encase in protection”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 26, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 26, 2026 grid1DCyrillic way to write "U.S.S.R."4 ltrs›2DShort hand?4 ltrs›3DWhen "One Day More" is sung in "Les Misérables"4 ltrs›4DCollectible item from the box below4 ltrs›5DFried cornbread concoctions8 ltrs›6D___ map5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 26, 20261A"Joanie Loves ___" ("Happy Days" spinoff)6 ltrs›7APeddles5 ltrs›12AChain whose merch includes mulch5 ltrs›18ASomething might disappear into it7 ltrs›20ALacking sense5 ltrs›21ADarlings6 ltrs›22AYoga style in which each movement is synchronized with a breath7 ltrs›23ABag5 ltrs›
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