The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 23: Empty a bottle (if rum) and it may help to save someone from drink.

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A clue to LIFEBOAT.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Taking out one ninth of the letters is hardly 'emptying'.
2.I like the DRINK connection, but not sure if you can 'empty' two words
3.'if rum' fails here