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It's short of spirit! (5)

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meths

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'spirit' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for meths that I've seen before include "Violet-coloured alcohol" , "unsuitable alcohol" , "Spirit" , "Methylated spirits (colloq.)" , "Fuel" .)

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