Crossword Genius

Qualified teacher strikes to get retirement cover (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bedsocks

'retirement cover' is the definition.
(socks worn after retiring to bed)

'qualified teacher strikes' is the wordplay.
'qualified teacher' becomes 'BEd' (someone with a Bachelor of Education degree).
'strikes' becomes 'socks' (I've seen this before).
'bed'+'socks'='BEDSOCKS'

'to get' is the link.

(Other definitions for bedsocks that I've seen before include "Night-time wear" , "Nighttime attire" , "Night attire" , "Night wear for feet" , "Night-time footwear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app