Hidden from public scrutiny with summer over? (5-3-7)
I believe the answer is:
under-the-counter
'over?' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for under-the-counter that I've seen before include "Hidden from customers' sight" , "Possible location of panic button" , "Sold illegally or secretly" , "illegal" , "Illicit" .)