Crossword Genius

Remained utterly sober (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stayed

'remained' is the definition.
(staying is a kind of remaining)

'utterly sober' is the wordplay.
'utterly' shows a homophone (sound like) (as uttered).
'sober' becomes 'staid' (synonyms).
'staid' sounds like 'STAYED'.

(Other definitions for stayed that I've seen before include "Hung about" , "Tarried" , "Remained, propped up" , "Remained or posponed" , "Remained or deferred" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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