Cryptic crossword clue
Boozer‘s similar when one goes from three to four 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ALKIE

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The straight part
We know that "Boozer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boozer = alkie.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ALKIE mean?

ALKIE noun
  1. An alcoholic.

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