Still on, in a way

SAFE

Think of a word that describes being protected from harm or loss, often used in sports or finance to indicate something hasn’t been risked yet.

"Still on" hints at something remaining unchanged or secure, like a player in a game who hasn’t been eliminated. In sports or games, being "safe" means you’re not out—you’re still in play. The phrase "in a way" signals this isn’t the most literal meaning of "still on," but a playful twist using baseball or tag terminology. So "safe" fits as the answer for staying active or protected in that context.