“One might leave you unprotected at night” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BEDHOG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One might leave you unprotected at night”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 21, 2026, where it runs at 40 Down 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.