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The Clue
Sponsorships (7 letter answer)
The Answer
AEGISES
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Notes
The answer AEGISES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
AEGIS as a noun:
1. (auspices, protection, aegis) = kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
2. (breastplate, aegis, egis) = armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass