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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"