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Miserly when drunk (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tight

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'miserly' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'drunk' is the second definition.
(slang term)

'when' is the link.

(Other definitions for tight that I've seen before include "Miserly (informal) - drunk (informal)" , "Close-fitting; cramped; mean" , "with limited room to manoeuvre" , "Tense; secretive" , "Hard to move; drunk" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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