One who habitually drinks alcohol to excess (informal) (4)

I believe the answer is:

lush

(Other definitions for lush that I've seen before include "Fancy" , "sponge" , "Growing luxuriantly, grass say" , "Handsome" , "Verdant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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