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Two rums originally in strong drink (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bracer

'strong drink' is the definition.
(alcoholic drink which braces someone for something)

'two rums originally' is the wordplay.
'two' becomes 'brace' (brace is a kind of two).
'originally' says to take the initial letters.
The first letter of 'rums' is 'r'.
'brace'+'r'='BRACER'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for bracer that I've seen before include "Restorative drink" , "stiff drink" , "strong drink" , "Wrist guard used in archery -- shot of Dutch courage" , "Strengthening drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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