Cryptic crossword clue
Posted under protective cover 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MAILED

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The straight part
We know that "Posted/under protective cover" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case posted/under protective cover = mailed.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MAILED mean?

MAILED verb
  1. (ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.
  2. (ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.
  3. To contact (a person) by electronic mail.
MAILED verb
  1. To arm with mail.
  2. To pinion.
MAILED verb
  1. (ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.
  2. (ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.
  3. To contact (a person) by electronic mail.
MAILED verb
  1. To arm with mail.
  2. To pinion.
MAILED adjective
  1. Armoured in, protected by, or made of mail.
  2. Spotted.

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