Outer covering of a tree (4)

I believe the answer is:

bark

(Other definitions for bark that I've seen before include "Woof" , "Tree-skin or dog noise" , "Protective covering of woody stems" , "graze" , "Outer covering of tree" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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