NYT Crossword · 38 Down
“Protective layer” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, December 23, 1995 as 38 Down. The answer has 6 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Saturday, December 23, 1995 · 38 Down
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- Dec 23, 1995 · 38 Down · 6 letters
- Jun 15, 1995 · 67 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Protective layer”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with S and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Protective layer” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 23, 1995, at 38 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Protective layer” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is SHIELD. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.