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Spirit of clarity (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gin

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This could be a double definition.

'spirit' is the first definition.
(alcoholic spirit)

'clarity' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for gin that I've seen before include "Spirit; cotton machine" , "Juniper-flavoured drink" , "Clear alcoholic spirit" , "Liquor flavoured with juniper berries" , "Juniper-flavoured spirit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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