Protection from drops Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Protection from drops” from the New York Times crossword of January 17, 2026? It has 8 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 17, 2026
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RAINCOAT is the answer to “Protection from drops”. It means a waterproof coat.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A waterproof coat.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ACTIORNA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “See 4-Down”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Protection from drops”?
RAINCOAT, 8 letters: a waterproof coat.
When was “Protection from drops” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
8 letters, starting with R.