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Short of spirit (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

meths

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'spirit' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for meths that I've seen before include "Fuel" , "Violet-coloured alcohol" , "Methylated spirits (colloq.)" , "Spirit" , "unsuitable alcohol" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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