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The clever fellow takes whiskey with it (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wit

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'the clever fellow' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'whiskey with it' is the wordplay.
'whiskey' becomes 'W' (alpha bravo charlie delta ...).
'with' says to put letters next to each other.
'w'+'it'='WIT'

'takes' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for wit that I've seen before include "Amusing person" , "'Brevity is the soul of ...'" , "Intelligence; humorous person" , "Humour or common sense" , "Quickness at clever remarks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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