The Clue
Partner of sound (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SAFE
Tags
Notes
The answer SAFE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Dependable
Secure
Serve
Trustworthy
Vault
Bank fixture
Bread box?
Call at home
End of quote
First call?
Home free
Hotel convenience
Jewelry box?
Kind of cracker
Not out
Not threatened
Opposite of "Out!"
Out of reach
Pelf protector
Protection for pelf
Risk-free
Shea decision
Sound partner
Sound's companion
Sound's partner
Umpire's call
Ump's call
Yegg's target
Call with outstretched arms
Having escaped a tag
Not put out
Not sorry, perhaps
Office feature, sometimes
Out of harm's way
Better this than sorry
Not feeling put out?
Two-palms-down signal
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"