What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spirit produced by tramp dropping round – proceed to get drunk almost (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a deletion. HOB (synonym="o") + GO (synonym=""proceed"") + BLIN (synonym="d") = HOBGOBLIN The answer is HOBGOBLIN.

Spirit produced by tramp dropping round – proceed to get drunk almost (9)

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