What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nasty red wine keeps con warmer at night (9)" mean?

The definition is "night". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RED (synonym="RED") + WINE (synonym="WINE") + DO (synonym="con = slang for defraud") = EIDERDOWN; definition: "warmer at night" The answer is EIDERDOWN.

Nasty red wine keeps con warmer at night (9)

Independent Cryptic #11761 | 10 Across | 2024-06-20 flower

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