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Aggressor wearing a beanie? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hothead

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'aggressor' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for hothead that I've seen before include "Daredevil" , "Headstrong type" , "Impulsive person" , "Harry Percy was one" , "Excitable person" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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