What is the answer to "Protected fig." in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "Protected fig." is SSN (3 letters).

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Protected fig. LA Times Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 15, 2026 puzzle

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SSN

3 letters · Down · last seen May 15, 2026

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