Crossword Genius

Swimming pool cover is old (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lido

'swimming pool' is the definition.
(lido is a type of open-air swimming pool)

'cover is old' is the wordplay.
'cover' becomes 'lid' (lid is a kind of cover).
'is old' becomes 'o' (common abbreviation eg in OE for Old English).
'lid'+'o'='LIDO'

(Other definitions for lido that I've seen before include "---- di Jesolo, Italian Adriatic resort" , "Aquatic leisure centre" , "Public bathing beach" , "Swimming and leisure area" , "Public open swimming pool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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