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Something put on (to cover a fiddle?) (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

overcoat

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'something put' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'to cover a fiddle?' is the wordplay.
'fiddle?' indicates an anagram (I've seen 'fiddled' mean this).
'to'+'cover'+'a'='tocovera'
'tocovera' anagrammed gives 'OVERCOAT'.

'on' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for overcoat that I've seen before include "Long garment" , "Clobber" , "Heavy outer garment" , "protective layer" , "warmer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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