Cryptic crossword clue
Spikes demon drink with soda, principally 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word IMPALES

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What does IMPALES mean?

IMPALES verb
  1. To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
  2. To place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage).
  3. To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.
  4. To enclose or fence with stakes.

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