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Drink squash (6)

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I believe the answer is:

scotch

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This clue could be a double definition.

'drink' is the first definition.
(Scotch is an example)

'squash' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for scotch that I've seen before include "A short" , "Put a stop to - whisky" , "dish" , "Put the lid on" , "Put an end to - in Glasgow? (6)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, the Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian.
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