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The Clue
Butterfly protector (6 letter answer)
The Answer
COCOON
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Notes
The answer COCOON is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
COCOON as a noun:
1. silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
COCOON as a verb:
1. retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment; "Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings"; "She loves to stay at home and cocoon"
2. wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection