CONCEALED

Possibly an anagram indicator.

Sample clues:

Animal concealed in red bag (6)

Story concealed in neat code (8)

Nymphs concealed in reeds (7)

Possibly a hidden word indicator.

Sample clues:

Treasure concealed by the management (3)

Depression concealed by Brenda Lee (4)

Dare nations conceal a battle ground? (5)

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