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Bound to have spirit (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

laced

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'bound' is the definition.
(lacing is a kind of binding)

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(Other definitions for laced that I've seen before include "Drinks may be" , "with extra spirit" , "reprimanded" , "Tied firmly" , "Intertwined" .)

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