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Statesman over for coffee (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

americano

'for coffee' is the definition.
(type of coffee)

'statesman over' is the wordplay.
'statesman' becomes 'american' (I've seen this before).
'over' becomes 'o' (cricket abbreviation).
'american'+'o'='AMERICANO'

(Other definitions for americano that I've seen before include "drink" , "Style of coffee" , "Espresso diluted with hot water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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