What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unfinished island drink (4)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. MALTA (synonym of "island") [curtailing: "Unfinished"]; definition: "drink" The answer is MALT.

Unfinished island drink (4)

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