What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost reaching accord over retirement drink (8)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a reversal. NIGH (synonym="almost") + PACT (reversal="accord") = NIGHTCAP; definition: "drink" The answer is NIGHTCAP.

Almost reaching accord over retirement drink (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29621 | 20 Across | 2025-02-18 flower

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