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Strange spirit (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rum

I believe this is a double definition.

'strange' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

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

(Other definitions for rum that I've seen before include "Funny" , "Bizarre" , "Odd, like sailor's drink" , "Unusual" , "Odd sort of drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Irish News.
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