Answer: cover

AnswerCrossword Clue
COVERSmoke screen.
COVERBedspread, for example
COVERNight-club charge
COVERSpy's adopted persona
COVERSpy's assumed identity
COVERBlanket or quilt
COVERPay for
COVERSpread on
COVERTribute band's song
COVERComedy club charge
COVERRecording of another performer's song
COVERBedspread or blanket
COVERPlate, knife, fork, etc.
COVERGet news, pictures, etc., in journalism.
COVERBookbinding.
COVEREnvelop.
COVERStamp collector's specialty.
COVERShelter.
COVERTake in.
COVERShield.
coverto hide from view
COVERSpy's guise
COVERAlibi
COVERCoveted spot on "Time"
COVERShelter from the storm
COVEROld song done anew
COVERSong played that isn't the original
COVERHide from view
COVERAssumed identity
COVERProtection
COVERMeet, as an expense
COVERCoveted spot on Time
COVERSpy's disguise
COVER....girl: model
COVERDisguise
COVERPut a lid on
COVERCabaret charge
COVERMinimum cabaret charge
COVEREntertainment charge
COVERBedspread