Dubious bit of "protection" before a beach trip Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Dubious bit of "protection" before a beach trip” from the USA Today crossword of February 17, 2026? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

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USA TODAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026

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What is the answer to “Dubious bit of "protection" before a beach trip”?

BASETAN, 7 letters.

When was “Dubious bit of "protection" before a beach trip” last seen in a crossword?

In the USA Today crossword of February 17, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

7 letters, starting with B.