Soup pot topper (3)

I believe the answer is:

lid

(Other definitions for lid that I've seen before include "Cover for box or eye" , "Hinged or removable cover as for bottle" , "Kind of cover, may be hinged" , "Receptacle cover" , "Cover from gliders" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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