“Protection from an infection” crossword clue
Answer
S
C
A
B
••••SCAB
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCAB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Protection from an infection”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 12, 2025, where it runs at 1 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
Nov 12, 2025 grid1DSay "As if!," e.g.5 ltrs›2DClamdigger pants style5 ltrs›3DFirst American multimillionaire5 ltrs›4DSand-colored5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 12, 20255AMovie theater popcorn container3 ltrs›8AKurt who fronted Nirvana6 ltrs›14AAccusative, for one4 ltrs›15AMuff or fluff3 ltrs›16A"Be that as it may …"6 ltrs›17AImage depicted in this puzzle by connecting the circled letters alphabetically15 ltrs›20AAristophanes comedy, with "The"5 ltrs›21ASailors' patron6 ltrs›
Back to the full Nov 12, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.