A place of refuge is a secure location where people can go to seek safety and protection. The crossword solutions for this term include 'SANCTUARY' (9 letters), 'ASYLUM' (6 letters), 'COCOON' (6 letters), 'SAFE' (4 letters), 'NEST' (4 letters), 'LAIR' (4 letters), 'SHELTER' (7 letters), 'HAVEN' (5 letters), 'HARBOR' (6 letters), 'HARBOUR' (7 letters), 'OASIS' (5 letters), 'PORT' (4 letters), 'HOME' (4 letters), 'ARK' (3 letters), and 'Safehaven' (9 letters). All of these words are used to describe a place of refuge, which is a secure location that provides safety and protection from harm.