What does the cryptic crossword clue "In poverty, chose one bottle to get drunk (5,2,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "In poverty". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CHOSE (synonym="CHOSE") + ONE (synonym="ONE") + BOTTLE (synonym="BOTTLE") = CLOSE TO THE BONE The answer is CLOSE TO THE BONE.

What is the answer to "In poverty, chose one bottle to get drunk (5,2,3,4)"?

The answer is CLOSE TO THE BONE.

In poverty, chose one bottle to get drunk (5,2,3,4)

Times Cryptic #28822 | 26 Across | 2024-01-25 flower

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