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Many enquire for cover (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mask

'for cover' is the definition.
(masking is a kind of covering)

'many enquire' is the wordplay.
'many' becomes 'm' (Roman numeral for a thousand).
'enquire' becomes 'ask' (synonyms).
'm'+'ask'='MASK'

(Other definitions for mask that I've seen before include "cloak" , "Face covering; disguise" , "Face-cover" , "Camouflage" , "Cover for the face" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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