The Clue
Superimpose (7 letter answer)
The Answer
OVERLAY
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Notes
The answer OVERLAY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
OVERLAY as a noun:
1. (sheathing, overlay, overlayer) = protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
OVERLAY as a verb:
1. (overlay, cover) = put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
2. (overlie, overlay) = kill by lying on; "The sow overlay her piglets"
OVERLIE as a verb:
1. lie upon; lie on top of; "the granite overlies the older rocks"
2. (overlie, overlay) = kill by lying on; "The sow overlay her piglets"