Protective sort crossword clue

Answer
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MOTHERHEN

MOTHERHEN — the 9-letter solution to “Protective sort”, entered at 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for April 30, 2022.

About this clue

“Protective sort” appeared as 20 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on April 30, 2022, and the answer is 9 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
9
Position
20 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Protective sort”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, April 30, 2022, the answer to “Protective sort” is MOTHERHEN — 9 letters, entered at 20 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Protective sort” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been MOTHERHEN, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 9 letters and starts with M.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.