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Drunk, pretty even (5)

Ross

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tight

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(Other definitions for tight that I've seen before include "Close-fitting; tense" , "Drunk, firm, concise" , "Sozzled; mean" , "Hard to undo or open" , "lack of money" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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