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Spots cloak, say, in painting (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seascape

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'in painting' is the definition.
'seascape' can be an answer for 'painting' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'in' bit.

'spots cloak' is the wordplay.
'spots' becomes 'seas' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'cloak' becomes 'cape' (cape is a kind of cloak).
'seas'+'cape'='SEASCAPE'

'say' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for seascape that I've seen before include "Painting - pea cases (anag)" , "rollers" , "Marine view" , "off the coast?" , "Main work" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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