SHEATH

Protective covering (6)

Solution has appeared in 4 crosswords (2 across and 2 down):

• Quick crossword No 16,695 — 2023-11-08 00:00:02
  15A: Scabbard? (6)
• Quick crossword No 16,263 — 2022-06-21 23:00:14
  4D: Kind of dress that is fairly straight but fitted around the waist and hips (6)
• Quick crossword No 16,038 — 2021-09-30 23:00:14
  7D: One holds a sword (6)
• Quick crossword No 15,506 — 2020-01-18 00:00:12
  16A: Protective covering (6)