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The Clue
Hidden (6 letter answer)
The Answer
COVERT
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Notes
The answer COVERT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
COVERT as a noun:
1. a flock of coots
2. (screen, cover, covert, concealment) = a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness"
COVERT as an adjective:
1. secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert funding for the rebels"
2. (of a wife) being under the protection of her husband; " a woman covert"