Cryptic crossword clue
Twisted spike’s headgear 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word KEPIS

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What does KEPIS mean?

KEPIS noun
  1. A cap with a flat circular top and a visor, particularly associated with French uniforms.

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