The term 'veiled' can be defined by the crossword solutions of CLANDESTINE (11 letters), DUSKY (5 letters), CLOAKED (7 letters), CONCEALED (9 letters), CLOUDED (7 letters), hid (3 letters), COVERT (6 letters), and LATENT (6 letters). CLANDESTINE means to be done in secret, while DUSKY implies a dark or dull color. CLOAKED and CLOUDED both refer to something being covered or hidden, and CONCEALED and hid mean to keep something out of sight. COVERT and LATENT both suggest something that is not immediately obvious. All of these words describe the concept of something being veiled, or hidden from view.