Housecover (4)

I believe the answer is:

roof

(Other definitions for roof that I've seen before include "Eg, mansard, gambrel" , "Protective covering on top" , "Mansard is an example of one" , "See 24" , "Housetop" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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