Cryptic crossword clue
A cover-up, the result of punching soldiers 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CHADOR

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The straight part
We know that "A cover-up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a cover-up = chador.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CHADOR mean?

CHADOR noun
  1. A loose robe, made from a single cloth, worn as a combination head covering, veil and shawl by Muslim women, especially in Iran.

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