Crossword clue
“Deflective protection”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ARMORLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Deflective protection” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 9, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with R.
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What is the answer to the “Deflective protection” clue?+
The answer is ARMOR (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 9, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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