Watering hole during prohibition (9)

I believe the answer is:

speakeasy

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

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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