CCCWC November competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 17

A clue to DEGRINGOLADE.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 1 competitor, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue

1.	A backlash to the MOCKTAIL, presumably. A 'going down rapidly' may define a noun but it seems a tad unfair.
2.	Spiked seems to indicate that the 'odd' anagram should be within 'ginger ale'