Cryptic crossword clue
Some covering for pineapple plant 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ORPIN

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The straight part
We know that "plant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plant = orpin.
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 ORPIN mean?

ORPIN noun
  1. Any of several temperate succulent plants of the family Crassulaceae, that have clusters of purple flowers, especially Hylotelephium telephium.
  2. A yellow pigment of various degrees of intensity, sometimes approaching red.

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