One tiny beer could result in a state of drunkenness (9)

I believe the answer is:

inebriety

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'drunkenness' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Another definition for inebriety that I've seen is " Drunkenness".)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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