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The Clue
Cover-up of astronomical proportions (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ECLIPSE
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Notes
The answer ECLIPSE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
ECLIPSE as a noun:
1. (eclipse, occultation) = one celestial body obscures another
ECLIPSE as a verb:
1. (overshadow, eclipse) = exceed in importance; outweigh; "This problem overshadows our lives right now"
2. (eclipse, occult) = cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention; "The Sun eclipses the moon today"; "Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies"
3. cause an eclipse of; of celestial bodies; "The moon eclipsed the sun"