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Cover-up involves some consecutive letters, then some more (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hijab

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'cover' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for hijab that I've seen before include "Muslim head covering" , "Headscarf worn by some Muslim women" , "Cover" , "Some females may use this" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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