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Devise cover for access point (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hatch

I believe this clue is a triple definition!

'devise' is the first definition.
(as in hatching a plan)

'cover' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'for' acts as a link.

'access point' is the third definition.
(eg a kitchen hatch, access to a kitchen)

(Other definitions for hatch that I've seen before include "Emerge from egg - opening" , "Opening in floor or wall" , "Come up with" , "Of young bird or fish, emerge from egg" , "Movable cover on ship's deck - batten it down" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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