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A drink with no body to it (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spirit

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'a drink' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for spirit that I've seen before include "bottle?" , "Phantom, ghost" , "Ghost or strong drink" , "eg Whisky or gin" , "Ghost or soul" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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