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Dry outer covering (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

husk

'dry outer covering' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for husk that I've seen before include "Worthless covering" , "Ear protection?" , "Seed coverings" , "Outer seed-covering" , "Dry seed covering" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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