Nearest thing to a boozer (5)

I believe the answer is:

local

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'boozer' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for local that I've seen before include "Restricted number" , "Pub around the corner?" , "Regional, parochial" , "Nearby pub" , "Purchase" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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