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Cover over public pool (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lido

'public pool' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'cover over' is the wordplay.
'cover' becomes 'lid' (lid is a kind of cover**).
'over' becomes 'o' (cricket abbreviation).
'lid'+'o'='LIDO'

(Other definitions for lido that I've seen before include "Aquatic leisure centre" , "Public open swimming pool" , "Swim here" , "Italian bathing place" , "Venetian resort" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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