Cryptic crossword clue
Putting a coat on, eg never shivering outside home 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word VENEERING

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The straight part
We know that "Putting a coat on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case putting a coat on = veneering.
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 VENEERING mean?

VENEERING verb
  1. To apply veneer to.
  2. To disguise with apparent goodness.
VENEERING noun
  1. An application of veneer.

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