German quietly avoiding problem wolf (6)

I believe the answer is:

guzzle

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'wolf' is the definition.
(I know that guzzle is a type of drink)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for guzzle that I've seen before include "Swallow greedily" , "Wolf down" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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