Take a drink to slake it (6)

I believe the answer is:

thirst

(Other definitions for thirst that I've seen before include "Strong need for drink" , "Craving for liquid" , "Strong desire for drink" , "Strong desire from dehydration?" , "T-shirt (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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