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noun • concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public | ||||||||
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noun • a caustic substance produced by heating limestone • a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide • a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds • any of various related trees bearing limes • any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber • the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees verb • spread birdlime on branches to catch birds • cover with lime so as to induce growth | ||||||||
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verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||||
Whitewash Crossword Clue
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COVERUP which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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COVERUP
Updated: October 13, 2023
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