Cryptic crossword clue
Drunks drinking drop of Caledonian? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Caledonian" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caledonian = scots.
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 SCOTS mean?

SCOTS noun
  1. A local tax, paid originally to the lord or ruler and later to a sheriff.

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