What does the cryptic crossword clue "Capital cover for retirement? (8)" mean?

The definition is "retirement?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NIGHTCAP (synonym of "Capital cover for retirement?") The answer is NIGHTCAP.

Capital cover for retirement? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #27278 | 5 Down | 2017-08-17 flower

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