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The cash I had as cover (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lid

'cover' is the definition.
(lid is a kind of cover)

'the cash i had' is the wordplay.
'the cash' becomes 'l' (The pound sterling symbol is an elaborate L).
'i had' becomes 'id' (I'd).
'l'+'id'='LID'

'as' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for lid that I've seen before include "Removable cover of a container" , "Cover from gliders" , "Hinged or removable cover as for bottle" , "Cap or top for container" , "Hat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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