What does the cryptic crossword clue "Speechless scratching head regarding everything about protective cover (8)" mean?

The definition is "cover". The wordplay uses a reversal. UMB (synonym="speechless") + RE (synonym="regarding") + ALL (reversal="everything") = UMBRELLA; definition: "cover" The answer is UMBRELLA.

Speechless scratching head regarding everything about protective cover (8)

Independent Cryptic #11736 | 16 Across | 2024-05-22 flower

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