The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CEILING
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More clues leading to the result CEILING
- Reportedly finally securing upper limit
- Gaelic party no good for Lawrence, likely to get plastered
- In hearing, clinching upper limit
- Upper limit’s closing up for vocalist
- Maximum waterproofing, as one might say?
- Announcement of painting perhaps in part of Sistine Chapel?
- Announced waterproofing for the overhead covering
- Roof covering, say
- Reportedly spot fish in vault?
- Audibly closing lid
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "overhead covering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overhead covering = ceiling.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CEILING mean?
CEILING verb- To line or finish (a surface, such as a wall), with plaster, stucco, thin boards, or similar.
- To set a higher bound.
- The overhead closure of a room.
- The upper limit of an object or action.
- The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.
- The measurement of visible distance from ground or sea level to an overcast cloud cover; under a clear sky, the ceiling measurement is identified as "unlimited."
- The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.
- The inner planking of a vessel.