“Don’t judge a book by its ____” Crossword Clue

(noun)

1. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
2. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
3. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
4. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
5. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
6. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
7. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
8. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
9. a natural object that covers or envelops
10. a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

(verb)

1. clothe, as if for protection from the elements
2. sit on (eggs)
3. protect by insurance
4. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
5. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
6. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
7. hold within range of an aimed firearm
8. protect or defend (a position in a game)
9. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
10. play a higher card than the one previously played
11. form a cover over
12. provide with a covering or cause to be covered
13. put something on top of something else
14. copulate with a female, used especially of horses
15. cover as if with a shroud
16. travel across or pass over
17. spread over a surface to conceal or protect
18. hide from view or knowledge
19. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
20. to take an action to protect against future problems
21. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
22. invest with a large or excessive amount of something
23. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
24. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
25. provide for
26. span an interval of distance, space or time

(noun)

1. an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality
2. a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

(verb)

1. form a critical opinion of
2. determine the result of (a competition)
3. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
4. pronounce judgment on
5. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of