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Heard person lapping broth (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

liquor

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'broth' is the definition.
(I know that liquor is a type of broth)

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(Other definitions for liquor that I've seen before include "Any alcholic drink" , "Alcoholic drink in general" , "Any alcoholic drink made from distillation" , "Alcoholic drink, booze" , "Strong alcoholic drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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