Cryptic crossword clue
Safeguard wrought iron teacup

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PRECAUTION

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What does PRECAUTION mean?

PRECAUTION noun
  1. Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good
  2. A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
PRECAUTION verb
  1. To warn or caution beforehand.
  2. To take precaution against.

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