Crossword clue
Sheltered crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Sheltered”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is PROTECTED.
All answers for “Sheltered”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| LEE | 3 | On the side away from the wind |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| SNUG | 4 | Warm and well protected |
| SAFE | 4 | Free from danger |
| ALEE | 4 | On or towards the sheltered side |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| SHADY | 5 | Out of direct sunlight |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| SHADED | 6 | Screened from sunlight |
| HOUSED | 6 | Given a place to stay |
| SECURE | 6 | Protected against threat |
| HIDDEN | 6 | Kept out of sight |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| COVERED | 7 | Having a roof or protection overhead |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| SHIELDED | 8 | Guarded from danger or exposure |
| SCREENED | 8 | Hidden or protected by a barrier |
| SECLUDED | 8 | Tucked away from others |
| COSSETED | 8 | Overprotected and pampered |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| PROTECTED Best match | 9 | Kept safe from harm |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| CLOISTERED | 10 | Kept apart from the outside world |
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What does “Sheltered” mean?
An adjective for a place protected from wind and weather, or for a life shielded from hardship and unpleasant realities. It is also the past tense of the verb 'shelter': gave or took cover.
Solving tip
PROTECTED, SHIELDED and SCREENED work as adjective and past-tense verb alike. LEE and ALEE are nautical words for the side away from the wind.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Sheltered"?
The most likely answer is PROTECTED (9 letters) — Kept safe from harm. Other common answers are SHIELDED (8), SNUG (4), SHADED (6), SCREENED (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Sheltered"?
Answers to "Sheltered" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.