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Hip hip hooray for the drinker? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

cheers

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'hip hip hooray for the drinker?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'hip hip hooray for the drinker?' is the wordplay.
'hip hip hooray' becomes 'cheer' (I've seen this in another clue).
'for' says to put letters next to each other.
'the drinker?' becomes 's' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'cheer'+'s'='CHEERS'

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(Other definitions for cheers that I've seen before include "Praises < eggs on" , "Cries of approval" , "Comforts" , "A hearty toast" , "Good health!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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