What is the answer to "Certain Colonial-era protectors" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Certain Colonial-era protectors" is MOATS (5 letters).

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Certain Colonial-era protectors Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 17, 2026 puzzle

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MOATS

5 letters · Down · last seen October 17, 2026

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