Answer: harbors

AnswerCrossword Clue
HARBORSClings to
harborssheltered part of a body of water where ships can anchor
harborsplace of shelter
harborsHARBOR, to shelter, also HARBOUR
harborsto give shelter to
HARBORSProtects from capture
HARBORSMarina locales
HARBORSShelters
HARBORSNew York and San Diego, e.g.
HARBORSShip stopovers
HARBORSShelters.
HARBORSShipping centers.
HARBORSLandlocked bodies of water.
HARBORSPorts.
HARBORSDocking places for ships
HARBORSBoat facilities
HARBORSSafe havens