Cryptic crossword clue
Covered insolence displayed by English editor 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ENCRUSTED

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The straight part
We know that "Covered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case covered = encrusted.
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 ENCRUSTED mean?

ENCRUSTED verb
  1. To cover with a hard crust.
  2. To form a crust.
  3. To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.
ENCRUSTED adjective
  1. Having an incrustation

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