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In general, it keeps you out of the draught (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lee

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This might be a double definition.

'in general' is the first definition.
'lee' can be an answer for 'general' (Robert E. Lee - US revolutionary commander). I'm unsure of the 'in' bit.

'it keeps you out of the draught' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for lee that I've seen before include "Area sheltered from the wind" , "Sheltered from the wind in Cork, perhaps" , "The side that's sheltered from the wind" , "Shelter" , "Revolutionary general" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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