The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INTOXICANT
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More clues leading to the result INTOXICANT
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The straight part
We know that "Booze" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case booze = intoxicant.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INTOXICANT mean?
INTOXICANT noun- Something which intoxicates; an intoxicating agent
- Poison.
- Intoxicating.