Cryptic crossword clue
Drink making you scream in front of child 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HOOTCH

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What does HOOTCH mean?

HOOTCH noun
  1. Alcoholic liquor, especially inferior or illicit whisky.
HOOTCH noun
  1. A thatched hut, CHU, or any simple dwelling.

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