Lester drunk outside hotel needs protection (7)

I believe the answer is:

shelter

(Other definitions for shelter that I've seen before include "Protection; charity for the homeless" , "Cover, protection" , "'Refuge, cover (7)'" , "Monk's hood" , "Place offering protection" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.