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100 daguerreotypes? They're cool (4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cold snaps

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'100 daguerreotypes?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'cool' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'cool' could be 'cold' (associated in meaning) and 'cold' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'snaps' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'they're' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for cold snaps that I've seen before include "Biting Times" , "Chilly times" , "[FRAPPE] spells?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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