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Imbibed - too much? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drunk

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'imbibed too much?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to consumption as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for drunk that I've seen before include "Wino" , "Inebriated" , "Nine Ac" , "Toper" , "Pickled (sl.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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