Answer:

preserves

Answer	Crossword Clue
PRESERVES	Bread spread
PRESERVES	Non-rationed foodstuffs.
PRESERVES	Shields.

PRESERVES	Certain forest areas
PRESERVES	Grandma's canning pride
PRESERVES	Canned fruit
PRESERVES	Places for wildlife
PRESERVES	Keeps alive, e.g.

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.