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For the benefit of Japanese drinkers? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

sake

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'for the benefit' is the definition.
(sake is a kind of benefit)

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(Other definitions for sake that I've seen before include "Benefit - behalf" , "Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice" , "Jap. alcoholic drink from rice; for Pete's -" , "Japanese spirit made from rice" , "For old times' --" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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