What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carry off old drunk? (4)" mean?

The definition is "drunk?". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. WIN (synonym of "Carry") + POP (synonym of "old") [deletion: "off"]; definition: "drunk?" The answer is WINO.

Carry off old drunk? (4)

Times Cryptic #28786 | 22 Across | 2023-12-14 flower

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