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Odd cut of meat with last slice removed (3)

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I believe the answer is:

rum

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'odd' is the definition.
(rum can mean strange or dubious)

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(Other definitions for rum that I've seen before include "Odd like drink distilled from molasses" , "Spirit (in the punch?)" , "Odd sort of drink" , "Strange drink from molasses" , "Sugar-cane product" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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