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With 59-Down, staple beverage of the South (5)

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I believe the answer is:

sweet

(Other definitions for sweet that I've seen before include "Term of endearment" , "Sugary - but might be tart!" , "Kind" , "Like sugar, honey etc." , "winning" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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