What does the cryptic crossword clue "Said solver dribbles from part of the ear (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (said) U (you – solver) + TRIC[k]LE (dribble) The answer is UTRICLE.

Said solver dribbles from part of the ear (7)

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