Cryptic crossword clue
Eyeballs somewhat suave characters when drunk

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

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The straight part
We know that "Eyeballs somewhat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eyeballs somewhat = uveas.
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What does UVEAS mean?

UVEAS noun
  1. The middle of the three concentric layers that make up the eye; it is pigmented and vascular, and comprises the choroid, the ciliary body, and the iris.

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