Car's wheel guard (6)

I believe the answer is:

fender

(Other definitions for fender that I've seen before include "Fire safety frame or American car bumper" , "Fire- or wheel-guard" , "Hearth guard also protects the ship's side" , "It's a car bumper in America, a fire surround here" , "Boat impact protector" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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