Jouster's protection
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
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Clue explained
A jouster’s armor is protective equipment worn in a mounted contest, especially to guard the head and body against blows from a lance. Historical armor could include a helmet and plates covering the torso and limbs; tournament gear might be specially reinforced for the risks of jousting. The word can refer to the protective outfit as a whole.
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The answer to “Jouster's protection” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ARMOR — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026 at 26-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Jouster's protection” answer
ARMOR (5 letters)
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What does ARMOR mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ARMOR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the metal coverings formerly worn to protect the body in battle
- the tough metal layer covering a military vehicle or ship to defend it from attack
- the protective layer or shell of some animals and plants
When else has “Jouster's protection” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
October 15, 2026 (most recent) → ARMOR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Jouster's protection”?
The answer is ARMOR, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Jouster's protection”?
5 letters: ARMOR.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026, at 26-Across.
Can “Jouster's protection” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?
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