“___ guard” crossword clue
Answer
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H
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••••SHIN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ guard”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 19, 2025, where it runs at 14 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 19, 2025 grid6DOrg. concerned with plants4 ltrs›7DPlace to load and unload5 ltrs›8DArticle of headgear, informally3 ltrs›9DSecure, as a onesie fastener6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SHIN4 ltrs
••••••DEFEND6 ltrs
••••••CAPTOR6 ltrs
•••••••DEFENCE7 ltrs
•••••WATCH5 ltrs
••••••WARDER6 ltrs
••••••ESCORT6 ltrs
••••••••DEFENDER8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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