| 100% | TARP | 4 | Canvas that protects from rain, for short |
| 56% | TARP | 4 | Durable sheet that could be used to protect items from rain, for short |
| 50% | NDA | 3 | Deal that protects company secrets, for short |
| 48% | UMBRELLA | 8 | Canopy device that protects your head from rain |
| 48% | ABS | 3 | Muscles that benefit from crunches, for short |
| 44% | INDOOR | 6 | Protected from rain |
| 43% | DOMED | 5 | Protected from rain delays |
| 41% | ALIBI | 5 | Excuse that protects from persecution |
| 40% | BUMPER | 6 | Car part that protects from minor damage |
| 40% | SUNSCREEN | 9 | Skincare item that protects from UV rays |
| 39% | SHELTER | 7 | A structure that protects from weather or danger |
| 39% | REARGUARD | 9 | Soldiers that protect from behind in a retreat |
| 38% | MUCUS | 5 | Layer in the stomach that protects from 1-Across |
| 38% | SUNBLOCK | 8 | (See 12a) SPF-filled lotion that protects from UV rays |
| 38% | LEAD | 4 | Metal that protects Superman from kryptonite |
| 37% | TARP | 4 | Canvas covering for rain |
| 37% | TMS | 3 | Protected images, for short |
| 37% | COASTER | 7 | Drinks mat that protects surfaces from drips |
| 37% | AARP | 4 | Group that protects seniors from scams: Abbr. |
| 37% | LEMONLAW | 8 | Statute that protects you from a lot? |
| 37% | SCARECROW | 9 | Stuffed figure that protects cornfields from birds |
| 37% | TARP | 4 | Cover that protects against rain |
| 36% | ANTIVIRUS | 9 | Software that protects a PC from infected files |
| 36% | SUNSCREEN | 9 | Cream that protects skin from light-filled rays |
| 36% | MTS | 3 | Rushmore and Rainer, for short |
| 36% | APART | 5 | "___ from that ..." ("except for this ...") |
| 36% | FIREWALL | 8 | Cyber security system that protects a network from hackers |
| 36% | RAINCAP | 7 | Chimney topper that protects it from precipitation and debris |
| 36% | HELMET | 6 | Cyclist's gear that protects the head from injury |
| 36% | GLOVES | 6 | Hand coverings that protect your fingers from the cold |