Cryptic crossword clue
Chap’s last “nightcap” is something readily seen through 5,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 5 letter word PLATE GLASS

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The straight part
We know that "something readily seen through" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something readily seen through = plate glass.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PLATE GLASS mean?

PLATE GLASS adjective
  1. Made from plate glass

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