What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not yet in bed, drunk and unable to relax (7)" mean?

The definition is "unable to relax". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (synonym="not yet in bed") + TIGHT (synonym="drunk") = UPTIGHT; definition: "unable to relax" The answer is UPTIGHT.

Not yet in bed, drunk and unable to relax (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29004 | 19 Across | 2023-02-27 flower

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