Cryptic crossword clue
Fatty stuff? It’s very good having cover to hide it 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fatty stuff" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fatty stuff = lipid.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LIPID mean?

LIPID noun
  1. Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

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