Answer: defends

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFENDS

Protects

DEFENDS

Supports, as a theory

DEFENDS

Comes to the aid of

DEFENDS
Protects, as a fort
DEFENDS
Keeps safe
DEFENDSProtects.
DEFENDSShields.
DEFENDSSafeguards
DEFENDSShields
DEFENDSShelters
DEFENDSSticks up for