Cryptic crossword clue
Game where time is lost but man is finally  captured – a wee dram 5

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

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What does WHISK mean?

WHISK noun
  1. A quick, light sweeping motion.
  2. A kitchen utensil, made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle, used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
  3. A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
  4. A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
  5. A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
  6. A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.
  7. An impertinent fellow.
WHISK verb
  1. To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
  2. In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
  3. To move something rapidly and with no warning.
  4. To move lightly and nimbly.
WHISK noun
  1. The card game whist.

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