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Inebriated, like a gherkin (7)

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pickled

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(Other definitions for pickled that I've seen before include "Drunk (as a gherkin?)" , "Preserved in vinegar or brine" , "Brahms and Liszt" , "Blotto" , "Preserved in liquid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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