Risotto captivates drunk (3)

I believe the answer is:

sot

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'drunk' is the definition.
(both can mean someone who drinks too much)

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(Other definitions for sot that I've seen before include "Habitual drunkard" , "drunk" , "Boozer" , "Habitual drinker" , "One's often intoxicated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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