What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cloud's position covering river (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cloud". The wordplay uses charade, container. STATUS (synonym of "position") + R (synonym of "river") [container: "covering"]; definition: "Cloud's" The answer is STRATUS.

Cloud's position covering river (7)

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