US drinking establishment during Prohibition (9)

I believe the answer is:

speakeasy

(Other definitions for speakeasy that I've seen before include "Illicit drinking club (US)" , "Illicit club during Prohibition" , "Illicit bar during Prohibition" , "Dive" , "Liquor joint during Prohibition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.