PROTEGE

One supported by a person of greater experience (7)

Solution has appeared in 3 crosswords (1 across and 2 down):

• Quick crossword No 16,242 — 2022-05-27 23:00:14
  22A: Person with an older and more experienced mentor (7)
• Quick crossword No 15,859 — 2021-03-06 09:02:29
  2D: One guided by some older person (7)
• Quick crossword No 15,581 — 2020-04-14 23:00:28
  14D: One supported by a person of greater experience (7)