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Demon drink for Spike (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

impale

'for spike' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'demon drink' is the wordplay.
'demon' becomes 'imp' (I've seen this before).
'drink' becomes 'ale' (type of beer).
'imp'+'ale'='IMPALE'

(Other definitions for impale that I've seen before include "Skewer" , "Pierce with a sharp stake" , "Pierce with pointed stick" , "Transfix, pierce (with a sharp instrument)" , "Transfix with spear" .)

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