Tangerine coat (4)

I believe the answer is:

peel

(Other definitions for peel that I've seen before include "Skin of eg an orange" , "Shed skin" , "Outer fruit layer" , "PM once; remove skin" , "Rind of fruit" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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