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Champion drink, beer (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

supporter

'champion' is the definition.
('supporter' can be a synonym of 'champion')

'drink beer' is the wordplay.
'drink' becomes 'sup' (I've seen this before).
'beer' becomes 'porter' (I've seen this in other clues).
'sup'+'porter'='SUPPORTER'

(Other definitions for supporter that I've seen before include "Strut" , "Second" , "Fan; heraldic figure" , "sports fan?" , "One cheers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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