| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| WICKET | A British batsman protects it |
| TORSO | A cuirass protects it |
| HOBNAIL | It protects a boot sole |
| EARLAP | It protects a drum from a wind |
| FLEACOLLAR | It protects a kitten from being bitten |
| CARPARK | It means a lot to the British? |
| SHORTTON | It has a slightly heavier British counterpart |
