Cryptic crossword clue
Mad Dickensian character pursuing drinks with tea in Paris 5,3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 plus 5 letter word ROUND THE TWIST

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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