Like a designated driver, optimally (5)

I believe the answer is:

sober

(Other definitions for sober that I've seen before include "Dignified -- lacking colour" , "Serious; muted in colour" , "Unaffected by drink" , "Not sozzled" , "Abstinent" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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