What is the answer to "One whose pride can be protective" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "One whose pride can be protective" is LION (4 letters).

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One whose pride can be protective NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 17, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

LION

4 letters · Across · last seen May 17, 2026