Refuge is a term used to describe a place of safety or protection. ANCHORAGE, a nine-letter word, is a city in Alaska and a port of entry for many immigrants seeking refuge. EXPEDIENT, also a nine-letter word, means an action taken to achieve a desired result quickly and conveniently. FORT, a four-letter word, is a fortified military structure. COVER, a five-letter word, is something that conceals or protects. COVERT, a six-letter word, is something that is done secretly or hidden from view. FORTRESS, an eight-letter word, is a large, heavily fortified structure. FORTIFICATION, a thirteen-letter word, is the act of strengthening a structure or area with defensive works. NEST, a four-letter word, is a structure built by a bird for its eggs and young. HOME, a four-letter word, is a place where one lives permanently. DEN, a three-letter word, is a small, secluded SHELTER. HOLE, a four-letter word, is an opening in a surface. ARK, a three-letter word, is a boat or ship built by Noah in the Bible. Lir, a three-letter word, is a Gaelic word for a FORT or stronghold. LAIR, a four-letter word, is a DEN or resting place of a wild animal. HAVEN, a five-letter word, is a safe place or refuge. OASIS, a five-letter word, is a fertile spot in a desert. ASYLUM, a six-letter word, is a place of refuge or safety. HARBOR, a six-letter word, is a sheltered area of water where ships can anchor. Sanctum, a seven-letter word, is a sacred or private place. SHELTER, a seven-letter word, is a place of protection or safety. HIDEAWAY, an eight-letter word, is a place where one can go to escape from the world. Safearea, an eight-letter word, is a place where one can feel secure. Safehaven, a nine-letter word, is a place of refuge or protection. Safeharbor, a ten-letter word, is a place of refuge or security. Homelessshelter, a fifteen-letter word, is a place where homeless people can find refuge.