The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BREWERIES
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More clues leading to the result BREWERIES
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The straight part
We know that "where drinks come from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where drinks come from = breweries.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BREWERIES mean?
BREWERIES noun- A building where beer is produced.
- A company that brews beer.