It may be drawn or sucked up (5)

I believe the answer is:

straw

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'it may be drawn or sucked up' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for straw that I've seen before include "Means to absorb" , "Dried grain stalks" , "Warts (anag.)" , "Pale yellow colour" , "Residue of cereal crop" .)

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

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