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Fizzy drink accordingly put next to prosecutor (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

soda

'fizzy drink' is the definition.
(soda is a fizzy drink)

'accordingly put next to prosecutor' is the wordplay.
'accordingly' becomes 'so' (synonyms).
'put next to' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'prosecutor' becomes 'D.A.' (District Attorney).
'so'+'da'='SODA'

(Other definitions for soda that I've seen before include "Alkaline substance used in cleaning, drinks etc" , "Whisky mixer" , "Splash served with some spirits" , "In the US, a sweet fizzy drink" , "Soft drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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