Drains (4)

I believe the answer is:

saps

'drains' is the definition.
('sap' can be a synonym of 'drain')

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for saps that I've seen before include "Drains energy from" , "Weakens, undermines" , "Vital juices" , "Coshes" , "mugs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, The New York Times, the LA Times and the Newsday.

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