Cryptic crossword clue
Last of seamen to swig drink 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word NOG

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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 = nog.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does NOG mean?

NOG noun
  1. A wooden block, the size of a brick, built into a wall, as a hold for the nails of woodwork.
  2. One of the square logs of wood used in a pile to support the roof of a mine.
  3. A treenail to fasten the shores.
NOG verb
  1. To fill in, as between scantling, with brickwork.
  2. To fasten, as shores, with treenails.
NOG noun
  1. Short for noggin.
NOG noun
  1. A beverage based on milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; often made alcoholic with rum, brandy or whisky; popular at Christmas.
NOG noun
  1. A kind of strong ale.
NOG noun
  1. A dark-skinned person; nig-nog.
  2. A Vietnamese person.

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