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Drink spirits for severe cold (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nip

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This clue might be a double definition.

'drink spirits' is the first definition.
'nip' can be an answer for 'drink' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'spirits' bit.

'severe cold' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for nip that I've seen before include "(Give) a small sharp bite" , "Feeling cold" , "small amount to drink" , "Pinch with small drink" , "Light bite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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