Subject of rationing in the old English navy (4)

I believe the answer is:

grog

(Other definitions for grog that I've seen before include "Drink of spirits mixed with water" , "Rum diluted with water" , "Nautical drink" , "Rum mixed with water" , "Mixture of spirit and water" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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