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Drunk and frustrated after female’s left (5)

Ross

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oiled

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(Other definitions for oiled that I've seen before include "wasted" , "Lubricated (with drink?)" , "Cut" , "greasy" , "protected from rust?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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