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Badges (7 letter answer)

The Answer

SHIELDS

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Notes

The answer SHIELDS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

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Definition

SHIELD as a noun:

1. a protective covering or structure
2. (shield, buckler) = armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
3. (carapace, shell, cuticle, shield) = hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

SHIELD as a verb:

1. (shield, screen) = protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
2. (harbor, harbour, shield) = hold back a thought or feeling about; "She is harboring a grudge against him"