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One may need skill interrupting a drunken spree? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bartender

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'one may need' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'skill interrupting a drunken spree?' is the wordplay.
'skill' becomes 'art' (both can mean a talent).
'interrupting' indicates putting letters inside.
'a drunken spree?' becomes 'bender' (I've seen this in another clue).
'art' placed inside 'bender' is 'BARTENDER'.

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(Other definitions for bartender that I've seen before include "Local worker" , "Someone serving drinks" , "Taverner" , "The person doing the drinks" , "server of drinks?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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