An attempt to stop people from finding the truth about a mistake (5,2) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COVERUP An attempt to stop people from finding the truth about a mistake (5,2) (7)
6% RUT Truth about groove (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jun 7, 2026
6% SEEK Attempt to find (4) (4) Puzzler Mar 25, 2026
5% INALLHONESTY "To tell the truth ..." (12) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 20, 2026
5% TRY Attempt (3) Commuter Jun 19, 2026
5% LIE Hide the truth (3)
5% EFFORT Attempt (6) The Telegraph Quick Jun 15, 2026
5% SLIPS Minor mistakes (5) Newsday Jun 15, 2026
5% SIC [Not my mistake] (3) New York Times Jun 15, 2026
5% ACTUALITY Truth (9) The Telegraph Quick Jun 14, 2026
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