What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cover-up involves some consecutive letters, then some more (5)" mean?

The definition is "Cover-up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HIJ (synonym="HIJ") + AB (synonym="AB") = HIJAB; definition: "Cover-up" The answer is HIJAB.

Cover-up involves some consecutive letters, then some more (5)

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