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British girl initially sounds unsure getting some cover (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

umbrella

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'some cover' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'british girl initially sounds unsure' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'british' could be 'br' and 'br' is present in the answer.
'girl' could be 'mella' and 'mella' is found within the leftover letters.
A single letter 'u' remains which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

'getting' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for umbrella that I've seen before include "Rain protector" , "Comprehensive" , "Aegis" , "Collapsible ribbed canopy against rain" , "Handheld collapsible canopy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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