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It’s his job to provide cover (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tiler

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'it's his job to' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'cover' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'cover' could be 'tile' (tiling is a kind of covering) and 'tile' is present in the answer.
A single letter 'r' remains which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'provide' is the link.

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(Other definitions for tiler that I've seen before include "Worker who lays small squares" , "Tradesman who covers roofs or bathroom walls with rectangular materials" , "High-level operator" , "doorkeeper at lodge" , "Relit for tradesman" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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