The Clue
Diamond holder (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SAFE
Tags
Notes
The answer SAFE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Dependable
Protected
Riskless
Secure
Unharmed
Unhurt
Bank fixture
Burglary target
Call at home
Far from risky
First call?
Hotel convenience
Jewel box?
Not out
Opposite of "Out!"
Out of reach
Out's opposite
Partner of sound
Pelf protector
Protection for pelf
Risk-free
Sound partner
Sound's partner
Temptation for a peteman
Umpire's call
Ump's call
Yegg's goal
Yegg's target
Not tagged
Decision made at home?
Hotel room amenity
Not sorry, perhaps
Out of harm's way
Sometimes cracked container
Box that crackers go into?
Not feeling put out?
Umpire's palms-down call
Definition
SAFE as a noun:
1. strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
2. a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
3. (condom, rubber, safety, safe, prophylactic) = contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
SAFE as an adjective:
1. free from danger or the risk of harm; "a safe trip"; "you will be safe here"; "a safe place"; "a safe bet"
2. (of an undertaking) secure from risk
3. having reached a base without being put out; "the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball"
4. (dependable, good, safe, secure) = financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment"
5. in safekeeping; "your secret is safe with me"