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Scott's left out drink (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

water

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'drink' is the definition.
(water is an example)

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(Other definitions for water that I've seen before include "Classical element" , "non-alcoholic drink" , "Lake or river" , "Irrigate" , "something damp" .)

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