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Protection in bed? That's old hat (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cloche

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'protection in bed?' is the first definition.
(a cloche might protect a flower bed)

'old hat' is the second definition.
(old-fashioned type of hat)

'that's' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cloche that I've seen before include "Woman's helmet-like hat" , "Protective covering for plants from frost" , "Transparent cover for forcing plants" , "protection for young stock?" , "Hat; cover for plants" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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