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[sainty]

Finished but cannot understand wordplay for 21d.
May hold the game for this secret place? (6). I have COVERT as in hiding place, but how does 'game' fit in.

[baitress]

coverts are where game birds are kept

[Pea Pod]

I think someone said it`s to do with game birds.

[sainty]

Thank you,Baitress

[bibblebub]

covert = a thicket or woodland providing cover for game http://www.chambersha...tle=21st&query=COVERT

covert = a shelter or hiding place http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/COVERT

[sainty]

Thank you,too, Bibblebub. I knew I could depend on you.Also Pea Pod.

[Philosopher]

CoverT - 'over' in the game of cricket and CT as an abbreviation for caught i.e. hold.