The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INSURED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result INSURED
- Not all, on reflection, consider us nicely covered
- Is nude shivering? It’s right to go inside to be covered
- In seconds, posh wine is protected
- Covered small hardened cases
- Hardened about son being protected against loss
- If I get nursed incompetently, I’m covered
- Used shelters close to bypass and took cover
- Having cover pulled up from under us, nightly
- King wearing new undies must be covered
- Certainly relieved, ultimately, after home covered
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The straight part
We know that "Having cover" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having cover = insured.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INSURED mean?
INSURED verb- To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.
- To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
- To provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs. Often agreed by policy (contract) to offer financial compensation in case of an accident, theft or other undesirable event.
- To deal in such contracts; subscribe to a policy of insurance
- The person or persons whose interests are protected by an insurance policy.
- Covered by an insurance policy.