1000 pounds a year cover for head (5)

I believe the answer is:

kippa

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(Other definitions for kippa that I've seen before include "Orthodox male Jew's skullcap" , "Jewish skullcap" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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