What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drunken rugby player, mostly stylishly dressed (7)" mean?

The definition is "Drunken". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAC (synonym="BAC") + CHIC (synonym="stylishly dressed") = BACCHIC; definition: "Drunken" The answer is BACCHIC.

Drunken rugby player, mostly stylishly dressed (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29115 | 5 Across | 2023-07-06 flower

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