What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hard drinker knocked back moonshine (4)" mean?

The definition is "moonshine". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. H (synonym of "Hard") + SOT (synonym of "drinker") [reversal: "knocked"]; definition: "moonshine" The answer is TOSH.

Hard drinker knocked back moonshine (4)

Times Cryptic #28907 | 12 Across | 2024-05-03 flower

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