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Divine drink within reach around court (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nectar

'divine drink' is the definition.
(drink of the gods in classical mythology)

'within reach around court' is the wordplay.
'within reach' becomes 'near' (nearby).
'around' indicates putting letters inside.
'court' becomes 'ct' (abbreviation used in road names).
'near' placed around 'ct' is 'NECTAR'.

(Other definitions for nectar that I've seen before include "Drink of gods and insects" , "Sweet plant secretion" , "Delicious drink for Cretan" , "Honey ingredient" , "Drink of the gods consumed in trance" .)

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