Sussex town secretary eats sandwiches (3)

I believe the answer is:

rye

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(Other definitions for rye that I've seen before include "Whisky; Sussex town" , "American whisky" , "E. Sussex town; cereal" , "Whiskey (US)" , "Hard liquor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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