“Protection” crossword clue
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•••••AEGIS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AEGIS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Protection”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 29, 2025, where it runs at 34 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 July 29, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 29, 2025 grid31AHamlet's ill-fated love interest7 ltrs›37AMount with four faces that all face southeast8 ltrs›40AWide-eyed and eager4 ltrs›44AGrilled Italian sandwich6 ltrs›48AComposer Coleman and others3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 15, 2025NYT Crossword63 Across•••••AEGISJul 29, 2025NYT Crossword34 Down•••••AEGISOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••AEGIS5 ltrs
•••••••DEFENCE7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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