Cryptic crossword clue
Grand drunk getting excited 7

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

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G
R
I
P
P
E
D

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "excited" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excited = gripped.
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 GRIPPED mean?

GRIPPED verb
  1. To take hold of, particularly with the hand.
  2. To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.
  3. To do something with another that makes you happy/gives you relief.
  4. To trench; to drain.

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