Cryptic crossword clue
Drinker flourishing 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LUSH

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The straight part
We know that "Drinker/flourishing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drinker/flourishing = lush.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LUSH mean?

LUSH adjective
  1. Juicy, succulent.
  2. Mellow; soft; (of ground or soil) easily turned; fertile.
  3. (of vegetation) Dense, teeming with life; luxuriant.
  4. (of food) Savoury, delicious.
  5. (miscellaneous) Thriving; rife; sumptuous.
  6. Beautiful, sexy.
  7. Amazing, cool, fantastic, wicked.
  8. Lax; slack; limp; flexible.
LUSH noun
  1. Drunkard, sot, alcoholic.
  2. Intoxicating liquor.
  3. (Pidgin) A person who enjoys talking about themselves
LUSH verb
  1. To drink (liquor) to excess.

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