The Clue
Yegg's target (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SAFE
Tags
Notes
The answer SAFE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Dependable
Reliable
Riskless
Secure
Serve
Unhurt
Bank fixture
Base line?
Bombproof, say
Bread box?
Cracker's target
Diamond call
Diamond decision
Far from risky
First call?
Hotel convenience
Jewel box?
Not out
Not threatened
Out of reach
Out's opposite
Pelf protector
Peteman's target
Protection for pelf
Risk-free
Shea decision
Sound's companion
Sound's partner
Stock holder?
Temptation for a peteman
Umpire's call
Ump's call
Call with outstretched arms
Not put out
Office feature, sometimes
Opposite of "out" in baseball
Out of harm's way
Better this than sorry
How the cautious play it
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"