| 100% | COASTER | 7 | Drinks mat that protects surfaces from drips |
| 37% | ALIBI | 5 | Excuse that protects from persecution |
| 35% | TARP | 4 | Canvas that protects from rain, for short |
| 35% | BUMPER | 6 | Car part that protects from minor damage |
| 35% | SUNSCREEN | 9 | Skincare item that protects from UV rays |
| 35% | PLACEMATS | 9 | Small rectangles that protect a dining surface |
| 35% | TEAS | 4 | Drinks that come from leaves |
| 35% | UMBRELLA | 8 | Canopy device that protects your head from rain |
| 35% | ANTIVIRUS | 9 | Software that protects a PC from infected files |
| 35% | SHELTER | 7 | A structure that protects from weather or danger |
| 35% | REARGUARD | 9 | Soldiers that protect from behind in a retreat |
| 35% | LEAD | 4 | Metal that protects Superman from kryptonite |
| 34% | FIREWALL | 8 | Cyber security system that protects a network from hackers |
| 34% | MUCUS | 5 | Layer in the stomach that protects from 1-Across |
| 34% | HELMET | 6 | Cyclist's gear that protects the head from injury |
| 34% | GLOVES | 6 | Hand coverings that protect your fingers from the cold |
| 34% | AARP | 4 | Group that protects seniors from scams: Abbr. |
| 34% | LEMONLAW | 8 | Statute that protects you from a lot? |
| 33% | BIB | 3 | Item that protects a baby's clothes from food stains |
| 33% | SUNBLOCK | 8 | (See 12a) SPF-filled lotion that protects from UV rays |
| 33% | SUNSCREEN | 9 | Cream that protects skin from light-filled rays |
| 33% | CANDLEWAX | 9 | Dripping substance that drops from around a wick |
| 33% | VODKA | 5 | Drink that comes from the Russian for "water" |
| 33% | SIP | 3 | Drink from a beverage that's still hot |
| 33% | WATERHOLE | 9 | Natural pool that animals drink from |
| 33% | COFFEE | 6 | Dark drink that comes from beans |
| 33% | SKIN | 4 | Largest human organ that protects the body from bacteria and infections |
| 33% | SCARECROW | 9 | Stuffed figure that protects cornfields from birds |
| 32% | NECTAR | 6 | Sweet liquid that hummingbirds drink from flowers |
| 32% | SOBE | 4 | Drink brand that takes its name from South Beach, Florida |