Crossword clue
“Guarded”
This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
LEERYLetters5
Starts withL
Ends withY
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SECURE | 6 | 1 of 2 |
| LEERY | 5 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Guarded” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 12, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with Y.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 12, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Guarded” clue?+
The answer is LEERY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 12, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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