Tope

14 clues
Imbibe
Guzzle
Tipple
Get canned
Overindulge
Small shark
Bend an elbow
Hit the bottle
Bend the elbow
Drink too much
Drink to excess
Drink excessively
Not pass the bar?
Lift one's spirits
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