cover for

VERB
9 LETTERS · STARTS WITH C

cover for is a valid 9-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3O1V4E1R1F4O1R1
3 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 1 =16 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 32TRIPLE WORD → 48
MEANING

What does cover for mean?

VERB · 1 SENSE
1

Provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt.

“I won't lie and cover for you”

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