Cover-up involves some consecutive letters, then some more (5)
I believe the answer is:
hijab
'cover' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hijab that I've seen before include "Muslim head covering" , "Headscarf worn by some Muslim women" , "Cover" , "Some females may use this" .)