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Root __; soft drink

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beer

(Other definitions for beer that I've seen before include "It may be 13 across-ed!" , ""Give me a woman who loves __ and I will conquer the world" (Kaiser Wilhelm)" , "Fermented alcoholic beverage" , "... this at pub?" , "Drink flavoured with hops" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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