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"A true warrior, like ___, shows his strength in hot water" (Chinese proverb) (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tea

(Other definitions for tea that I've seen before include "Sort of garden, chest or service" , "This towel is for drying dishes" , "Earl Grey?" , "Beverage; meal" , "Eg, gunpowder, pekoe" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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