intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "a protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody"; "animals with protective coloring"; "protective tariffs"; showing care; "a protective mother"

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How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "PROTECTIVE"?

There are 69 solutions. The longest is SELF-PRESERVATIVE with 16 letters, and the shortest is KIND with 4 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "PROTECTIVE"?

Solutions are between 4 and 16 letters long.

Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘PROTECTIVE’

Clue	Answers

protective cover	21
A PROTECTIVE COVERING THAT PROTECTS AN INSIDE SURFACE	11
A HARD PROTECTIVE SHEATH	11
PROTECTIVE garment	11
A PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR MADE OF HARD MATERIAL TO RESIST BLOWS	11
A PROTECTIVE COVERING THAT PROTECTS THE OUTSIDE OF A BUILDING	11
ADVOCATED A LOOSE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND HIGH PROTECTIVE TARIFFS	10
protective covering	10
A REMOVABLE PLASTIC PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT	10
CONTAINER PROTECTIVE CHARM	10
AN ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE COATING	10
A PROTECTIVE COVERING OR STRUCTURE	10
A PROTECTIVE COVERING	10
A PROTECTIVE HELMET FOR THE HEAD	10
A PROTECTIVE COVERING THAT COVERS OR FORMS THE TOP OF A BUILDING	10
A PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE OF STONE OR CONCRETE	10
COVER WITH A PROTECTIVE SHEATHING	10
A STIFF HOLLOW PROTECTIVE SPINE ON A PORCUPINE OR HEDGEHOG	10
A PROTECTIVE COVER THAT PROTECTS THE FACE OF A WATCH	10
Protective headgear	9

‘PROTECTIVE’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘PROTECTIVE’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Safeguarding of a person or thing (10)	protective