The term 'blots out' is a phrase that means to delete, erase, or efface something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as when referring to the removal of a stain or mark, or when referring to the deletion of data or information. The crossword solutions for this term are 'DELETES' (7 letters), 'ERASES' (6 letters), and 'effaces' (7 letters). All three words mean to remove something, either physically or digitally, and can be used interchangeably in many contexts.