Across 10A Answer Grid
Solving Tips & Context
Understanding the Clue: "Protective of surroundings crossword clue"
This appears to be a definition-style clue. The answer is typically a synonym or direct definition of the clue text.
Answer Pattern: The answer "TERRITORIAL" has 11 letters. Longer answers like this often contain multiple words or represent phrases, titles, or proper nouns.
Note: This answer appears to be an abbreviation or acronym. These are common in crosswords and often indicated by abbreviations in the clue.
Crossword Strategy: When solving Puzzle Page puzzles, remember that: Each publication has its own style. Pay attention to recurring themes and answer patterns.