Crossword Genius

Cover found in gamekeeper's heather (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sheathe

'cover' is the definition.
(sheathing is a kind of covering)

'in gamekeeper's heather' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'SHEATHE' is hidden within 'gamekeepers heather'.

'found' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for sheathe that I've seen before include "Put (a sword) into its holder" , "Put (a sword) it its cover" , "Encase in protection" , "Put into scabbard" , "Protective cover, for sword say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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