Cryptic crossword clue
Drop of spirit drunk checked out quickly 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SCANNED

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The straight part
We know that "checked out quickly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case checked out quickly = scanned.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SCANNED mean?

SCANNED verb
  1. To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
  2. To look about for; to look over quickly.
  3. To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
  4. To read with an electronic device.
  5. To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
  6. To read or mark so as to show a specific meter.
SCANNED adjective
  1. Converted to a digital format using a scanner.
  2. Seen, looked at.

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