4
bolt-hole
4
citadel(noun, keep, stronghold, pillar, column)
4
dugout
4
exit(noun, place, alternative)
4
fortress(noun, place, keep, protection, haven)
4
foxhole
4
oasis
4
sanctum(noun, retreat, shelter, harbor, port)
3
defense(noun, cover, care, guard, shield)
3
nook(noun, hole, stash, hideaway, den)
3
dernier ressort(expression, supply, agent, replacement, alternate)
3
harbourage(noun, protection)
3
haunt(noun, spot, retreat, home, shelter)
3
hidey-hole
3
keep(verb, stronghold, pillar, column, fortress)
3
remedy(noun, alternative, option)
3
safeguard(noun, verb, charge, care, guard)
3
safekeeping(noun, charge, care, guard, shield)
2
alternative(noun, remedy, replacement, alternate, surrogate)
2
cloister(noun, protection, shelter, sanctuary, haven)
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