Cryptic crossword clue
Fighter’s protection is good, er, to avoid exposure to Covid-19? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GUMSHIELD

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The straight part
We know that "Fighter’s protection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fighter’s protection = gumshield.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GUMSHIELD mean?

GUMSHIELD noun
  1. A mouthguard to protect the teeth and gums during physical activity.

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