Protection from spitting? Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Telegraph Cross Atlantic · 2026-10-23

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Protection from spitting? featured in The Telegraph Cross Atlantic puzzle on 2026-10-23. We have found 1 possible answer for this clue in our database. The most recently added answer is ready to reveal and has a length of 5 letters. Reveal the answer below when you are ready to check it.

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(noun)

  1. a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
  2. a paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used
  3. the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
  4. (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green

(noun)

  1. payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
  2. the activity of protecting someone or something
  3. the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
  4. kindly endorsement and guidance
  5. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
  6. defense against financial failure; financial independence
  7. the condition of being protected

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    Protection from spitting? (5)

    The Telegraph Cross Atlantic · Oct 23, 2026

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