Orchestrated attempt to hide malpractice (5-2)

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cover-up

(Other definitions for cover-up that I've seen before include "An attempt to conceal the truth" , "Concealments of facts - work for tribunals" , "Attempt to hide truth" , "Conspiracy to conceal" , "Concealment of facts, should be exposed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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