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Manual covers (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gloves

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'manual covers' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for gloves that I've seen before include "Hand-warmers" , "Finger warmers" , "Hand coverings" , "Handwear" , "Hand covers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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