Word before "drink" or "water" (4)

I believe the answer is:

soft

(Other definitions for soft that I've seen before include "Velvety" , "Cushy, not tough" , "Tender or yielding to pressure" , "Seat" , "Mild" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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