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Crossword Clue and Answers

Crossword Answers

3 letters

CAP
A tight-fitting headdress

TOP
A canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour"

LID
Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer"

LAG
The act of slowing down or falling behind

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HIDE
Body covering of a living animal

DEAL
The act of apportioning or distributing something; "the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions"

PLOW
Move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil; "The ship plowed through the water"

WRAP
Cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

COAT
A thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"

SPAN
A structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

VEIL
A garment that covers the head and face

BACK
A support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable"

GIRL
A youthful female person; "the baby was a girl"; "the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle"

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FROST
The formation of frost or ice on a surface

CLOAK
A loose outer garment

ALIAS
As known or named at another time or place; "Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette"

UNDER
Lower in rank, power, or authority; "an under secretary"

ALIBI
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question

TREAT
An occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight

BROOD
The young of an animal cared for at one time

HATCH
Draw, cut, or engrave lines, usually parallel, on metal, wood, or paper; "hatch the sheet"

BREED
A special type; "Google represents a new breed of entrepreneurs"

CROSS
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

INTER
Place in a grave or tomb; "Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square"; "The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids"; "My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday"

DRAPE
Hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

TRACK
Carry on the feet and deposit; "track mud into the house"

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REPORT
A short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious"

EXTEND
Continue or extend; "The civil war carried into the neighboring province"; "The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces"

HANDLE
The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

ENCASE
Enclose in, or as if in, a case; "my feet were encased in mud"

INSURE
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"

CLOTHE
Provide with clothes or put clothes on; "Parents must feed and dress their child"

CASING
The enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced"

SHEATH
A dress suitable for formal occasions

SHROUD
Burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

PAYFOR
Have as a guest; "I invited them to a restaurant"

COVERT
A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"

SCREEN
Examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"

WRAPUP
Clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"

DEFRAY
Bear the expenses of

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CONCEAL
Prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women hide their faces"; "hide the money"

BINDING
The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; "the book had a leather binding"

MASKING
The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

WRAPPER
A loose dressing gown for women

BLANKET
A layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor

ENVELOP
Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house"

OVERLIE
Lie upon; lie on top of; "the granite overlies the older rocks"

SHEATHE
Cover with a protective sheathing; "sheathe her face"

SHELTER
A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

INCLUDE
Add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category; "We must include this chemical element in the group"

OVERLAY
A layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface

EMBRACE
A close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"

COVERUP
Hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"

ADDRESS
The stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

GETOVER
Get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"

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PASSOVER
Rub with a circular motion; "wipe the blackboard"; "He passed his hands over the soft cloth"

ENSHROUD
Cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"

TRAVERSE
Travel across

ENVELOPE
The bag containing the gas in a balloon

COVERING
A natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"

INCUBATE
Sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs"

CONTINUE
Continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight"

DISGUISE
The act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; "he is a master of disguise"

PRETENSE
An artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"

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GETACROSS
Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow"

BEDSPREAD
Decorative cover for a bed

ENCOMPASS
Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"

COVERSONG
A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"

CUTACROSS
Be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations; "Opinions on bombing the Serbs cut across party lines"

INSURANCE
Written contract or certificate of insurance; "you should have read the small print on your policy"

SCREENING
Testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics

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UNDERWRITE
Protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"

CUTTHROUGH
Travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"

COMPENSATE
Make payment to; compensate; "My efforts were not remunerated"

COMPREHEND
Get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

SPREADOVER
Form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave"

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COVERCHARGE
A fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

BOOKBINDING
The craft of binding books

CONCEALMENT
A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"

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COVERINGFIRE
Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"

COVERVERSION
A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"

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OVERCOMPENSATE
Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

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NATURALCOVERING
A natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"