Pick up drug long delayed (5)

I believe the answer is:

elate

(Other definitions for elate that I've seen before include "Delight" , "Inspirit, make exultant" , "transport?" , "Lift (the spirits)" , "Excite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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