Whitewash (9)
'whitewash' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for distemper that I've seen before include "Water-based paint" , "Paint - dog disease" , "Sickness" , "problem for pet" , "Paint - disease of animals" .)
'whitewash' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for cover-up that I've seen before include "Concealment of facts, should be exposed" , "Attempt to hide truth" , "Attempt to prevent discovery of a crime" , "Concealments of facts - work for tribunals" , "Conspiracy to conceal" .)