The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUNSCREEN
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More clues leading to the result SUNSCREEN
- Is leaving Muslims to gather stones for protection from harsh light
- Absorbing nitrogen, censures nasty skin lotion
- Star considered claiming credit for skin lotion
- State enrolled nurse about to take top off shortly — it’s essential for tanning
- Liberal censures new protection
- Nurse about to take top off reduced lotion
- Star with cover — one that protects against deadly rays
- British Newspaper seen to take credit, for saving their skins
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "one that protects against deadly rays" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one that protects against deadly rays = sunscreen.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 SUNSCREEN mean?
SUNSCREEN noun- A cream, to be spread on the skin, containing organic compounds that absorb, and/or titanium dioxide that reflects the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.