Cryptic crossword clue
Veil primarily needed in Qatar and Bahrain 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Veil" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case veil = niqab.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NIQAB mean?

NIQAB noun
  1. A veil which covers the face, worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

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