The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CAPPUCCINO
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result CAPPUCCINO
- Mafia boss welcomes composer briefly for a drink
- … composer mostly tucked into top old drink
- Mafia boss pinching most of Italian composer’s drink
- Stimulant beverageserved up with a bit of chocolate
- Better cold drink container put back in front of office for coffee
- Comic character Andy starts to use counterfeit coin, ordering drink
- Champion oddly welcomes an Italian operatic composer after cutting short a drink of coffee
- Drink from top composer not finishing round
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What does CAPPUCCINO mean?
CAPPUCCINO noun- An Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso and milk that has been steamed and/or frothed.
- A cup of this beverage.
- Any of various similar drinks.
- Capuchin or the color, especially cappuccino brown.