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LID3 lettersrecorded 4 times for this clue

The New York Times, Saturday, 3 October 1998, set by Rich Norris.

Also in 3 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1994–1997.

ALIAS5 lettersrecorded 3 times for this clue

The New York Times, Friday, 17 December 2010, set by Patrick D. Berry.

Also in 2 further puzzles in The New York Times, 2001–2005.

OVERLIE7 lettersrecorded 3 times for this clue

The New York Times, Monday, 27 February 2006, set by Ed Early.

Also in 2 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1999–2005.

COAT4 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Thursday, 26 February 1998, set by Lois Sidway.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 1997.

VEIL4 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Friday, 30 March 2007, set by David Quarfoot.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 2005.

ALIBI5 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Friday, 24 June 2011, set by Milo Beckman.

ENCASE6 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Saturday, 7 August 2004, set by Patrick D. Berry.

SHEATHE7 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 16 March 2008, set by Elizabeth C. Gorski — GETTING A LITTLE R AND R.

CLOTHE6 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Saturday, 23 February 2002, set by Rich Norris.

OVERLAY7 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Saturday, 11 March 2000, set by Randolph Ross.

PRETENSE8 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Saturday, 12 October 1996, set by Rich Norris.

CASING6 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 6 May 2007, set by Charles M. Deber — MAKING AMENDS.