What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drunk pinches copper and metal (7)" mean?

The definition is "metal". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CU (synonym="copper") in MERRY (synonym="drunk") = MERCURY; definition: "metal" The answer is MERCURY.

Drunk pinches copper and metal (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29101 | 18 Across | 2023-06-20 flower

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