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Brandy measure has bite (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nip

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This could be a double definition.

'brandy measure' is the first definition.
'nip' can be an answer for 'measure' (nip is a kind of measure). I'm not certain of the 'brandy' bit.

'bite' is the second definition.
(I know that nip is a type of bite)

'has' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for nip that I've seen before include "(Give) a small sharp bite" , "Dram of spirits" , "severe cold" , "small amount to drink" , "In the air, it feels cold" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sun.
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