Guards On The Gridiron Crossword Clue

We think the answer is "COVERS" which means:

noun
• • A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
• • Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
• • The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
• • The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
• • A natural object that covers or envelops
• • Covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
• • Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
• • A fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
• • A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
• • A false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
verb
• • Provide with a covering or cause to be covered
• • Form a cover over
• • Span an interval of distance, space or time
• • Provide for
• • Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
• • Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
• • Travel across or pass over
• • Be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
• • Hold within range of an aimed firearm
• • To take an action to protect against future problems
• • Hide from view or knowledge
• • Protect or defend (a position in a game)
• • Maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
• • Protect by insurance
• • Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
• • Invest with a large or excessive amount of something
• • Help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
• • Be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
• • Spread over a surface to conceal or protect
• • Cover as if with a shroud
• • Copulate with a female, used especially of horses
• • Put something on top of something else
• • Play a higher card than the one previously played
• • Be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
• • Sit on (eggs)
• • Clothe, as if for protection from the elements

An example sentence would be:

• • "She covers her books with colorful paper."
• • "The blanket covers the entire bed."

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