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Strange Caribbean spirit (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rum

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This clue could be a double definition.

'strange' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'caribbean spirit' is the second definition.
'rum' can be an answer for 'spirit' (alcoholic spirit). I'm not certain of the 'caribbean' bit.

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(Other definitions for rum that I've seen before include "Odd sort of spirit used in grog" , "Sugar-cane spirit" , "Odd sort of drink" , "Queer" , "Odd kind of drink for sailor" .)

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