Protective headgear
Crossword clue · 2 known answers · 4 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on February 11, 2026
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HARDHAT
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The clue “Protective headgear” has appeared 4 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on February 11, 2026, where the answer was HARDHAT.
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