Cover for a tooth (5)

I believe the answer is:

crown

(Other definitions for crown that I've seen before include "Coronet" , "Old coin; whack on head" , "Summit" , "piece of tooth" , "Hit on the head (informal)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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