The term 'gloss over' is used to describe the act of covering up or minimizing the importance of something. The crossword solutions for this term are SKIP (4 letters), PALLIATE (8 letters), VENEER (6 letters), WHITEWASH (9 letters), VARNISH (7 letters), OMIT (4 letters), and ELIDE (5 letters). All of these words refer to the act of covering up or minimizing the importance of something, either by omitting it, playing it down, or using a VENEER or WHITEWASH to make it appear more attractive.