Cry just before the guest of honor arrives at a surprise party (4)

I believe the answer is:

hide

(Other definitions for hide that I've seen before include "Conceal, veil" , "(Place of) conceal(ment)" , "Conceal - skin" , "Secrete, conceal" , "Keep quiet" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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