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Mortarboard, e.g. (3)

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I believe the answer is:

cap

(Other definitions for cap that I've seen before include "Covering for head or bottle" , "cover" , "Surpass with headwear" , "Soft hat; lid" , "Surpass by following with something better" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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