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Squiffy contestants finally given ratings (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

screwed

'squiffy' is the definition.
(both can mean drunk)

'contestants finally given ratings' is the wordplay.
'finally' says to take the final letters.
'given ratings' becomes 'crewed' (rating can mean a sailor).
The last letter of 'contestants' is 's'.
's'+'crewed'='SCREWED'

(Other definitions for screwed that I've seen before include "in serious trouble" , "Spoiled" , "Swindled; twisted into place" , "Fastened - cheated - drunk" , "Tightened - fastened (together)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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