### Clue: Drinks punch – it'll save a couple of joints (7)
### Answer: HASSOCK 
 ### Explanation: Definition: it'll save a couple of joints
  HAS(*drinks* as a verb, as in "have one on me") SOCK(*punch*,the blow with a fist, not the drink)
Defn:  A thick firm cushion used when kneeling, thus *saving* that *couple of* (knee)-*joints* from hurting or worse.
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