What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative fool lives for drink (6)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "Conservative") + ASS (synonym of "fool") + IS (synonym of "lives"); definition: "drink" The answer is CASSIS.

Conservative fool lives for drink (6)

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