Seed's outer covering (4)

I believe the answer is:

husk

(Other definitions for husk that I've seen before include "Dry fruit covering" , "Seed coverings" , "Dry seed covering" , "Dry outer part of seed" , "Dry thin covering" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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