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Does better than the internationals? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

caps

This clue is a double definition.

'does better than' is the first definition.
('I can cap that')

'internationals?' is the second definition.

'the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for caps that I've seen before include "Coverings for heads or bottles" , "Head-coverings" , "is better" , "Crowns" , "Headgear for internationals" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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