Archer on a drinking spree? (6)

I believe the answer is:

bender

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'drinking spree?' is the definition.
(bender can mean a night of drinking)

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(Other definitions for bender that I've seen before include "Wild drinking spree" , "Binge on drinks" , "makeshift shelter" , "An informal drinking bout, leaves one twisted" , "one twists" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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