Cryptic crossword clue
Drink in short pitcher starts to loosen everyone’s principles 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word JULEP

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The straight part
We know that "Drink" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drink = julep.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JULEP mean?

JULEP noun
  1. A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs, especially mint, and sometimes alcohol.
  2. A pleasant-tasting liquid medicine in which other nauseous medicines are taken.

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