What is the answer to "Palace guard, of a sort" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Palace guard, of a sort" is MOAT (4 letters).

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Palace guard, of a sort WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 7, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

MOAT

4 letters · Across · last seen August 7, 2026

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