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Heard woman's outfit is covered in hair (7)

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I believe the answer is:

hirsute

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'heard' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for hirsute that I've seen before include "Furry" , "covered in hairs" , "Unshaven" , "Covered with hair" , "Bearded" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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