Answer: tutelary

AnswerCrossword Clue
TUTELARYGuardian
tutelaryof or pertaining to a guardian or guardianship
tutelaryperson who has tutelary powers, as a saint, deity, or guardian
tutelaryhaving the position of guardian or protector of a person, place, or thing
tutelaryone who has the power to protect, also TUTELAR