Cryptic crossword clue
Minister turning up in school given protection 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COVERED

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The straight part
We know that "given protection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given protection = covered.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COVERED mean?

COVERED verb
  1. To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
  2. To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
  3. To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
  4. To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
  5. To put on one's hat.
  6. To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
  7. (of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
  8. To deal with or include someone or something.
  9. To be enough money for.
  10. To act as a replacement.
  11. To have as an assignment or responsibility.
  12. To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
  13. (law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
  14. To provide insurance coverage for.
  15. To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
  16. To protect or control (a piece or square).
  17. To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
  18. To defend a particular player or area.
COVERED adjective
  1. Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).
  2. Prepared for, or having dealt with, some matter
  3. Than whom another player has more money available for betting.
  4. Wearing one's hat.

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