Applies a cold pack to (4)

I believe the answer is:

ices

(Other definitions for ices that I've seen before include "Kills (slang) - sweets" , "they may be held in the summer" , "Frozen sweets" , "summer refreshment" , "Frozen desserts" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and the Universal.

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