Drink to excess in pub in Germany (5)

I believe the answer is:

binge

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'drink to excess' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'in pub in germany' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'BINGE' is hidden within 'pub in germany'.

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(Other definitions for binge that I've seen before include "Overindulge" , "Bust" , "Self-indulgent session" , "Drinking spree" , "Eat greedily" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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