Cryptic crossword clue
Protecting area, utterly stupid guards 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TUTELARY

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What does TUTELARY mean?

TUTELARY noun
  1. A deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person, culture, etc.; a tutelar, a tutelary deity.
TUTELARY adjective
  1. Relating to guardianship or protection.
  2. Of or pertaining to a guardian.
  3. Having the qualities of a tutor.

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