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Out-of-date dope snorted by half-cut Pete (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

passe

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'out-of-date' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'dope snorted by half-cut pete' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'dope' could be 'ass' (both can mean a stupid person) and 'ass' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for passe that I've seen before include "Out-of-date (French)" , "No longer in fashion" , "dated" , "Old fashioned - in France" , "Master key - picture mounting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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