Takes a lick of (6)

I believe the answer is:

tastes

(Other definitions for tastes that I've seen before include "Relishes or penchants" , "Savours with the palate" , "Eats a sample of" , "'Preferences, predilections (6)'" , "Penchants or savours" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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