Cryptic crossword clue
Drunken rugby player, mostly stylishly dressed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Drunken" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drunken = bacchic.
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 BACCHIC mean?

BACCHIC adjective
  1. Of or relating to Bacchus; hence, jovial, or riotous, with intoxication; bacchanalian.

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