What does the cryptic crossword clue "Five years of lechery and alcohol (7)" mean?

The definition is "Five years". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LUST (synonym of "lechery") + RUM (synonym of "alcohol"); definition: "Five years" The answer is LUSTRUM.

Five years of lechery and alcohol (7)

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