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Spirited trumpet piece (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rum

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'spirited trumpet piece' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'spirited trumpet piece' is the wordplay.
'piece' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'RUM' is hidden in the letters of 'spirited trumpet'.

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(Other definitions for rum that I've seen before include "Odd sort of spirit used in grog" , "Queer" , "Odd sort of drink" , "An alcoholic spirit - sounds odd" , "An odd kind of drink made from molasses" .)

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