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Would fool get drink from it? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mug

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'would' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't see how one could define the other.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for mug that I've seen before include "Tankard" , "One easily duped" , "Fool - drinking vessel" , "Charlie" , "Drinking vessel or foolish fellow" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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