“Guarded” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••LEERY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEERY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Guarded”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2025, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 5 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 12, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 12, 2025 grid9DGridiron game for young tykes14 ltrs›10DRisks an interception, say10 ltrs›11DJust say "no" to4 ltrs›15DWhat you have to pony up to play?4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 13, 2026NYT Crossword2 Down••••••SECUREJun 12, 2025NYT Crossword21 Across•••••LEERYOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••LEERY5 ltrs
••••••SECURE6 ltrs
••••••••DEFENDED8 ltrs
•••••••••PROTECTED9 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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