Cryptic crossword clue
… heads for mugs of no-good drinks 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "heads/mugs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case heads/mugs = noggins.
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 NOGGINS mean?

NOGGINS noun
  1. A small mug, cup or ladle.
  2. (obsolete outside dialectal) A small measure of spirits equivalent to a gill.
  3. The head.
  4. A signalling molecule involved in embryo development, producing large heads at high concentrations.
NOGGINS noun
  1. A horizontal beam used in the construction of a building, especially to strengthen upright posts.
  2. Rough brick masonry used to fill open spaces.

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