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The cash I had for cover (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lid

'for 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 'i'd' (I'd).
'l'+'id'='LID'

(Other definitions for lid that I've seen before include "Cap or top for container" , "Cover for box or eye" , "Movable cover" , "Cover as for jar" , "Cover for box or pot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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