Cryptic crossword clue
Covered past life initially with relief 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERLAID

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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 = overlaid.
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 OVERLAID mean?

OVERLAID verb
  1. To lay, spread, or apply something over or across; cover.
  2. To overwhelm; to press excessively upon.
  3. To lie over (someone, especially a child) in order to smother it; to suffocate.
  4. To put an overlay on.

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