Wife slimy when befuddled with drink (5)
I believe the answer is:
woozy
'befuddled with drink' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'wife slimy' is the wordplay.
'wife' becomes 'w' (abbreviation).
'slimy' becomes 'oozy' (I've seen this in another clue).
'w'+'oozy'='WOOZY'
'when' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for woozy that I've seen before include "Dizzy - dazed" , "Giddy" , "Squiffy" , "Slightly drunk; dizzy" , "Blurred - dazed - vague" .)