Better protected from untoward fears (5)
I believe the answer is:
safer
'better protected' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'untoward fears' is the wordplay.
'fears' anagrams to 'SAFER'.
But, I am not clear how this is indicated.
'from' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for safer that I've seen before include "Less risky" , "more conservative" , "More secure" , "Less adventurous" , "Less endangered" .)