Definition of Protective

Adjective

  • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
    "protective of his reputation"
  • showing care
    "a protective mother"
  • intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
    "a protective covering"
    "the use of protective masks and equipment"
    "protective coatings"
    "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody"
    "animals with protective coloring"
    "protective tariffs"
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Word games points for the Protective

  • Scrabble® score of the protective (17)
  • Word Chums® score of the protective (23)
  • Words With Friends® score of the protective (20)

Unscramble protective

298 unscramble word found using the letters protective.
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