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Cold boy clothed (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clad

'clothed' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'cold boy' is the wordplay.
'cold' becomes 'c' (eg on taps).
'boy' becomes 'lad' (informal term for boy).
'c'+'lad'='CLAD'

(Other definitions for clad that I've seen before include "Wearing" , "Provided with covering" , "Invested" , "Cover with insulation" , "Attired" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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