Device for measuring out spirits (5)

I believe the answer is:

optic

'device for measuring out spirits' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for optic that I've seen before include "Spirit measuring device" , "Relating to the eyes" , "Relating to vision" , "Device for measuring dispensed alcohol" , "Spirits measurer" .)

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

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