Add alcohol in places (4)

I believe the answer is:

lace

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'add alcohol' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'in places' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'LACE' can be found hidden inside 'places'.

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(Other definitions for lace that I've seen before include "Shoe tie" , "Delicate open-web fabric" , "A fabric; add alcohol to" , "Delicate material" , "Famous play ''Arsenic and Old . . . .''" .)

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