Crossword clue

“Shin guards protect them”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
TIBIAE
Letters6
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 7, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Shin guards protect them” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Shin guards protect them” clue?+

The answer is TIBIAE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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