Such pomp may cover a joke (7)

I believe the answer is:

majesty

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'such pomp' is the definition.
'majesty' can be an answer for 'pomp' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not sure about the 'such' bit.

'may cover a joke' is the wordplay.
'cover' indicates putting letters inside.
'a joke' becomes 'jest' ('jest' can be a synonym of 'joke').
'may' going around 'jest' is 'MAJESTY'.

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(Other definitions for majesty that I've seen before include "Royal quality" , "Regal dignity" , "title" , "Grandeur" , "Supreme power" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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