Covering for a pomegranate seed (4)

I believe the answer is:

aril

(Other definitions for aril that I've seen before include "Hairy or fleshy seed covering (botany), lair (anag.)" , "Seed cover; lair (anag.)" , "appendage" , "Part of seed" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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