Covers of special celeb mag keep mum in a spin (7)

I believe the answer is:

sheaths

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'covers' is the definition.
(sheath is a kind of cover)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for sheaths that I've seen before include "Cases" , "Protective covers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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