What does the cryptic crossword clue "Playground sure to have covers removed and reappear (5)" mean?

The definition is "reappear". The wordplay uses a deletion. REC (synonym="=playground, i.e. a recreation ground") + UR (synonym="UR") = RECUR; definition: "reappear" The answer is RECUR.

Playground sure to have covers removed and reappear (5)

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