The term 'COVERS THICKLY' can be solved by two crossword solutions: COATS (5 letters) and PLASTERS (8 letters). Coats are typically outerwear garments, such as jackets, that are designed to keep the wearer warm and dry. PLASTERS are a type of material used to cover and protect a wound or sore. It is usually made of a bandage-like material that is applied directly to the skin and held in place with tape or adhesive.