The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INCRUST
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What does INCRUST mean?
INCRUST verb- To cover with a hard crust.
- To form a crust.
- To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.