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One used to carrying strong drink (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

porter

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'drink' is the definition.
(porter is a kind of drink)

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(Other definitions for porter that I've seen before include "He should be able to carry" , "Report (anag.)" , "Station worker" , "Doorkeeper; dark beer" , "Hotel luggage carrier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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