Cryptic crossword clue
Model takes in QC after the first quiet drink 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MILKSHAKE

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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 = milkshake.
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 MILKSHAKE mean?

MILKSHAKE noun
  1. A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.
  2. A thin beverage, similar to the above, but with no ice cream or significantly less of it.
  3. A beverage consisting of fruit juice, water, and some milk, as served in Southeast Asia.
  4. Accidental emulsion of oil and water in an engine.
  5. An alkaline supplement administered to a horse to improve its racing performance.
MILKSHAKE verb
  1. To administer an alkaline supplement to (a horse) to improve its racing performance.
  2. To throw a milkshake at (a person).

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