The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BANDAGING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result BANDAGING
- Providing cover for group nearing retirement?
- Dressing musicians, no spring chickens
- Covering Rolling Stones, perhaps getting on
- Dressing, group before getting on
- Covering Rolling Stones, perhaps getting older
- Strapping body maturing
- Headline about old rockers holding together
- Team getting on with protecting injury
- Party possibly getting on. It’s binding!
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The straight part
We know that "Providing cover" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case providing cover = bandaging.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 BANDAGING mean?
BANDAGING verb- To apply a bandage to something.
- Strips of cloth or other material used to create a bandage.