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Drinks late on? They won't help you keep a cool head then (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nightcaps

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'drinks late on?' is the first definition.
(drinks consumed very late on in the day)

'they won't help you keep a cool head then' is the second definition.
(a nightcap worn on the head might keep it warm)

(Other definitions for nightcaps that I've seen before include "Final round, perhaps" , "assumed to prevent head colds" , "Drinks at bedtime" , "Late drinks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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