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Protective envelope (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cocoon

(Other definitions for cocoon that I've seen before include "Protection for pupa" , "Envelop for protection" , "protective clothing" , "Protect" , "Larva case" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Independent.
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