What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slight inebriation — nearly going wrong in confusion (9)" mean?

The definition is "Slight inebriation". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ERRIN (synonym="ERRIN") in MESS (synonym="confusion") = MERRINESS; definition: "Slight inebriation —" The answer is MERRINESS.

Slight inebriation — nearly going wrong in confusion (9)

Times Cryptic #28775 | 22 Across | 2023-12-01 flower

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