Deceptive covering (8)

I believe the answer is:

disguise

(Other definitions for disguise that I've seen before include "Camouflage, mask" , "Camouflage to hide identity" , "Alter appearance to conceal identity" , "Change of appearance for concealment" , "Conceal (a feeling)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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