The Clue
Kind of tape (7 letter answer)
The Answer
MASKING
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Notes
The answer MASKING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
MASKING as a noun:
1. (cover, covering, screening, masking) = the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
2. the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation; "he studied auditory masking by pure tones"
3. (masking piece, masking) = scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen
MASK as a verb:
1. (dissemble, cloak, mask) = hide under a false appearance; "He masked his disappointment"
2. put a mask on or cover with a mask; "Mask the children for Halloween"
3. cover with a sauce; "mask the meat"
4. (mask, block out) = shield from light