What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drunk son, crazy about the girl (7)" mean?

The definition is "Drunk". The wordplay uses charade, container. S (synonym of "son,") + MAD (synonym of "crazy") + SHE (abbreviation of "girl") [container: "about"]; definition: "Drunk" The answer is SMASHED.

Drunk son, crazy about the girl (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29355 | 17 Down | 2024-04-12 flower

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