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Substantial sip of alcohol - a sign of nerves? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dramatic

'substantial' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'sip of alcohol a sign of nerves?' is the wordplay.
'sip of alcohol' becomes 'dram'.
'sign of nerves?' becomes 'tic'.
'dram'+'a'+'tic'='DRAMATIC'

(Other definitions for dramatic that I've seen before include "Sensational, thrilling" , "Striking, impressive" , "Substantial" , "might be staggering" , "Relating to theatre and acting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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