Cryptic crossword clue
Cover done within square edges 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHADE

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The straight part
We know that "Cover" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cover = shade.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHADE mean?

SHADE noun
  1. Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
  2. Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
  3. A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
  4. A subtle variation in a concept.
  5. An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
  6. A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
  7. A ghost or specter; a spirit.
  8. A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.
  9. (originally gay slang) Subtle insults.
SHADE verb
  1. To shield from light.
  2. To alter slightly.
  3. To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
  4. (of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
  5. To darken, particularly in drawing.
  6. To surpass by a narrow margin.
  7. To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.
  8. To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.
  9. To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.

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