Cryptic crossword clue
Gives drugs to Hoskins and group on LSD coming up

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MEDICATES

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The straight part
We know that "Gives drugs to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gives drugs to = medicates.
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 MEDICATES mean?

MEDICATES verb
  1. To prescribe or administer medication to.

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