Cryptic crossword clue
Lethal drink knocked back roused drunk (9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lethal/Lethal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lethal/lethal = murderous.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MURDEROUS mean?

MURDEROUS adjective
  1. Of, characterized by, or pertaining to murder or murderers.
  2. Of a person: intending or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty, homicidal.
  3. Of an object: used to commit murder; capable of causing death; deadly, fatal.
  4. (by extension) Very difficult.

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