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Spike the demon drink (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

impale

'spike' is the definition.
('impale' can be a synonym of 'spike')

'the demon drink' is the wordplay.
'the demon' becomes 'imp' (I've seen this before).
'drink' becomes 'ale' (ale is a kind of drink).
'imp'+'ale'='IMPALE'

(Other definitions for impale that I've seen before include "go through with it" , "Skewer" , "Kill by piercing with a sharp stake" , "Pierce, me pail (anag.)" , "spit!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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