Reprove for having a lot to hide (5)

I believe the answer is:

chide

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'reprove for' is the definition.
'chide' can be an answer for 'reprove' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not certain of the 'for' bit.

'a lot to hide' is the wordplay.
'a lot' becomes 'c'.
'c'+'hide'='CHIDE'

'having' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for chide that I've seen before include "Censure angrily" , "Seeing scold" , "Censure, berate" , "Admonish" , "Tell off" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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