What does the cryptic crossword clue "Guy following drunk's perilous route (9)" mean?

The definition is "perilous route". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIGHT (synonym="drunk's") + ROPE (synonym="Guy") = TIGHTROPE; definition: "perilous route" The answer is TIGHTROPE.

Guy following drunk's perilous route (9)

Times Cryptic #26958 | 13 Down | 2018-02-10 flower

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