The Clue
Protect (6 letter answer)
The Answer
INSURE
Tags
Notes
The answer INSURE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
Related Clues
Guarantee
Safeguard
Warrant
Cover in a way
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Have covered
Guarantee against loss
Take out a policy
Provide coverage for through Prudential, say
Definition
INSURE as a verb:
1. (see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure) = be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
2. (guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure) = make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
3. (cover, insure, underwrite) = protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"
4. take out insurance for