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A drink that's lacking in body? (6)

Ross

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spirit

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'a drink' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for spirit that I've seen before include "Mettle" , "Brandy" , "Demon - drink" , "Ghost or strong drink" , "Ghost - pluck" .)

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