What does the cryptic crossword clue "Something painter does in society: hits the bottle! (8)" mean?

The definition is "Something painter does". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="society") + TIPPLES (synonym="hits the bottle") = STIPPLES; definition: "Something painter does" The answer is STIPPLES.

Something painter does in society: hits the bottle! (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29025 | 11 Across | 2023-03-23 flower

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