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Container of porridge (but does it clink?) (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

jug

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'clink?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for jug that I've seen before include "Large vessel with a narrow mouth" , "Pitcher" , "Where to keep milk" , "Stew or boil (rabbit)" , "Liquid container" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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