Cover for doctor and primate (5)
I believe the answer is:
drape
'cover' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'doctor and primate' is the wordplay.
'doctor' becomes 'Dr' (abbreviation).
'and' says to put letters next to each other.
'primate' becomes 'ape' (large primate).
'dr'+'ape'='DRAPE'
'for' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for drape that I've seen before include "Hang (cloth) in folds (on something)" , "Wrap loosely (with cloth)" , "Loose fabric cover" , "Cover with a loose cloth" , "Hang - curtain" .)