Head covering Crossword Clue

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Head covering Crossword Answer

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HAT

(3 letters)

TOILETSEAT

(10 letters)

TOILETLID

(9 letters)

HIJAB

(5 letters)

KERCHIEF

(8 letters)

HOOD

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. remove the scalp of
2. sell illegally, as on the black market
(noun)
1. the skin that covers the top of the head

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COVERING (noun)
1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
2. the work of applying something
HEAD (noun)
1. (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk
2. a person who is in charge
HEAD (verb)
1. be in charge of
2. be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HAT
(3 letters)
TOILETSEAT
(10 letters)
TOILETLID
(9 letters)
HIJAB
(5 letters)
KERCHIEF
(8 letters)
HOOD
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CLAPS

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