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Reportedly consider drink, and more than a few! (8)

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multiple

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'few' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for multiple that I've seen before include "Having many parts or components" , "Involving or consisting of more than one" , "Manifold; numerous" , "Numerous and often varied" , "Having more than one part" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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