Cryptic crossword clue
Follows, protecting king, and makes safe 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENSURES

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The straight part
We know that "makes safe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makes safe = ensures.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ENSURES mean?

ENSURES verb
  1. To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.
  2. To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).

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