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Practising temperance (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abstinent

(Other definitions for abstinent that I've seen before include "nowhere near the drink" , "Not indulging appetite for food or drink" , "self-restraint" , "Avoiding alcohol" , "Going without, especially food and alcohol" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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