Dutch war god has bottle (5)

I believe the answer is:

dares

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'dutch war god has bottle' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'dutch war god' is the wordplay.
'dutch' becomes 'd' (common abbreviation).
'war god' becomes 'ares' (I've seen this before).
'd'+'ares'='DARES'

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(Other definitions for dares that I've seen before include "''Who ..., wins'' (SAS motto)" , "Has the courage to do brave or dangerous thing" , "Makes bold, challenges" , "Ventures" , "Risks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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