Stuff covering some rope (7)

I believe the answer is:

lanyard

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'rope' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'stuff covering some' is the wordplay.
'stuff' becomes 'lard' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'covering' is an insertion indicator.
'some' becomes 'any' (similar in meaning).
'lard' enclosing 'any' is 'LANYARD'.

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(Other definitions for lanyard that I've seen before include "Part of rigging" , "Cord with whistle attached" , "Nautical rope" , "Cord worn round neck" , "Line for extending or fastening ship's rigging" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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