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Clue no. 8: Brilliant rock melodies on Elvis covers (8)

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A clue to A “GMT” word (Letters Latent).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Surface reading slightly strained
2.Nicely misleading definition and smooth surface reading
3.Loved this on first read, but second time around I questioned 'covers'. I think that would lead me to MS (the covers), not the contents.