Cryptic crossword clue
Provides cover for tours and helps out 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word UPHOLSTERS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Provides cover for" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provides cover for = upholsters.
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 UPHOLSTERS mean?

UPHOLSTERS verb
  1. To fit padding, stuffing, springs, webbing and fabric covering to (furniture).

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