Cover with tattoos, colloquially
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Cover with tattoos, colloquially (5)
Answer
The answer to Cover with tattoos, colloquially is Ink Up (5 letters).
Why does Ink Up fit this clue?
This is a slang clue where 'Cover with tattoos, colloquially' points to the informal phrase INK UP. To ink up means to get tattooed or to cover oneself with tattoos, using 'ink' as slang for tattoo work since tattoos are created by injecting ink into the skin. The qualifier 'colloquially' signals that this is casual, everyday language rather than formal terminology. The phrase treats tattooing as a phrasal verb, similar to how someone might 'suit up' or 'gear up' for an activity.
What does Cover with tattoos, colloquially mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
cover
verb
•to place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth
tattoos
noun
•permanent designs made on the skin by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments
colloquially
adverb
•in an informal or conversational manner of speaking
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 7-down in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026, by Gary Cee, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Ink Up mean?
phrasal verb
•to get tattoos or cover oneself with tattoos, referring to the ink used in the tattooing process
How to use Ink Up in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ink Up.
•“After years of planning, Sarah finally decided to ink up her entire sleeve with a dragon design.”
•“The tattoo artist suggested he ink up gradually rather than trying to cover his whole back in one session.”
•“She's been saving money all year so she can ink up with that intricate mandala piece she's always wanted.”
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- The answer has 5 letters: Ink Up.
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