The Clue
Scutum in the sky (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SHIELD
Tags
Notes
The answer SHIELD is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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BP logo shape until 2000
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"