Scrabble and Words with Friends

• COVER is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. Scrabble uses the TWL word list.
  

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• COVER is a valid Words with Friends word worth 12 points. Words with Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
  

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• COVER is a 5 letter word containing the letters c, e, o, r, v.

Definitions

• cover

  noun a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
  under cover of darkness
  the brush provided a covert for game

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• cover

  noun bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
  he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep

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• cover

  noun the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
  the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft

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• cover

  noun the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

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• cover

  noun a natural object that covers or envelops
  under a covering of dust
  the fox was flushed from its cover

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• cover

  noun covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
  put the cover back on the kettle

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• cover

  noun fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
  artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal

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• cover

  noun a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

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• cover

  noun a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
  they made a cover of a Beatles' song

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• cover

  noun a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
  her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment

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• cover

  verb provide with a covering or cause to be covered
  cover her face with a handkerchief
  cover the child with a blanket
  cover the grave with flowers

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• cover

  verb form a cover over
  The grass covered the grave

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• cover

  verb span an interval of distance, space or time
  The period covered the turn of the century
  This farm covers some 200 acres

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• cover

  verb provide for
  The grant doesn't cover my salary

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• cover

  verb act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
  The course covered all of Western Civilization

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• cover

  verb include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
  this should cover everyone in the group

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• cover

  verb travel across or pass over
  The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day

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• cover

  verb be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
  The cub reporter covered New York City

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• cover

  verb hold within range of an aimed firearm

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• cover

  verb to take an action to protect against future problems
  Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself

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• cover

  verb hide from view or knowledge
  The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House

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• cover

  verb protect or defend (a position in a game)
  he covered left field

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• cover

  verb maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
  The second officer covered the top floor

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• cover

  verb protect by insurance
  The insurance won't cover this

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• cover

  verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

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• cover

  verb invest with a large or excessive amount of something
  She covered herself with glory

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• cover

  verb help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
  She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week

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• cover

  verb be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
  Is this enough to cover the check?

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• cover

  verb spread over a surface to conceal or protect
  This paint covers well

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• cover

  verb cover as if with a shroud

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• cover

  verb copulate with a female, used especially of horses
  The horse covers the mare

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• cover

  verb put something on top of something else
  cover the meat with a lot of gravy

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• cover

  verb play a higher card than the one previously played
  Smith covered again

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• cover

  verb be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

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• cover

  verb sit on (eggs)
  The female covers the eggs

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• cover

  verb clothe, as if for protection from the elements
  cover your head!

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• Lookup COVER using the Merriam-Webster dictionary

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