Conceal skin (4)

I believe the answer is:

hide

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'conceal' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'skin' is the second definition.
(hide is a kind of skin)

(Other definitions for hide that I've seen before include "Conceal - skin" , "Tanned skin of an animal" , "Not show" , "A flower; an instrument" , "Secrete, conceal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Mirror, The Telegraph and The Irish News.

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