Cryptic crossword clue
Protect giant squirrel now and then 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INSURE

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What does INSURE mean?

INSURE 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).
INSURE verb
  1. To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.
  2. To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance

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