The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CANNED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Drunk/put in prison, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drunk/put in prison, perhaps = canned.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 CANNED mean?
CANNED verb- To seal in a can.
- To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
- To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
- To shut up.
- To fire or dismiss an employee.
- To hole the ball.
- Preserved in cans.
- (by extension) Previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass produced, or lacking originality or customization.
- Drunk.
- Terminated, fired from a job.