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Have a drink before the play (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drama

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This clue could be a double definition.

'have a drink' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'the play' is the second definition.
('drama' can be a synonym of 'play')

'before' is the link.

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(Other definitions for drama that I've seen before include "Theatrical piece" , "Play; exciting situation" , "spectacle of emotion" , "theatre show" , "shared interest of 6 & 12 [VERDI & SHAKESPEARE]" .)

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