What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vicious drugs parties? (5)" mean?

The definition is "parties?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SID (synonym="‘Vicious’, the punk rocker") + ES (synonym="‘drugs’") = SIDES; definition: "Vicious" The answer is SIDES.

Vicious drugs parties? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29603 | 5 Down | 2025-01-28 flower

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