“Protection against flooding” crossword clue
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•••••LEVEE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEVEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Protection against flooding”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 24, 2026, where it runs at 64 Across 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.
Crossing entries
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