What is the answer to "Protect, as with a roof" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Protect, as with a roof" is COVER (5 letters).

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Protect, as with a roof NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the April 22, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

COVER

5 letters · Across · last seen April 22, 2026

1AEnglish class: FAILED4 5APainting class: POOR4 9AGrand Theft ___ (video game)4 11AStumble (over)4 12ABring together5 13ACurvy alphabet letter3 14AHotel room offerings4 15ATorts class: AVERAGE4 17ASlender orchestra woodwind4 19AKinda-sorta suffix3 22ATiny blue villager from kids' TV and movies5