Pith helmet (4)

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topi

'pith helmet' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for topi that I've seen before include "African antelope" , "Large antelope; pith hat" , "Indian sun hat made with pith from sola plants" , "that goes ahead" , "Sun protection" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent, The Mirror and the Evening Standard.

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