| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| CONSERVED | Protected | |
| SAFEGUARDED | Protected | |
| SAFE | Protected | |
| GUARDED | Protected | |
| LOOKEDAFTER | Protected | |
| SHELTERED | Protected | |
| DEFENDED | Protected | |
| LOOKED AFTER | Protected (6,5) | |
| COVE | Protected bay | |
| LOCH | Protected bay | |
| COCOONED | Over protected | |
| LEE | Protected side | |
| COVES | Protected bays | |
| ARMADILLO | Well-protected burrower | |
| OBTECTED | Covered; protected. | |
| SHADED | Protected from sunlight | |
| CHERISHED | Loved and protected | |
| POACHERS | Protected species plunderers | |
| SAVE | Secure or protected | |
| IBIS | A protected bird | |
| GARRETED | Protected by turrets. | |
| NAPE | It’s protected by 1-across | |
| RESERVE | Protected area for wildlife | |
| SANCTUARY | Place of protected refuge | |
| IMMUNE | Protected against a disease | |