The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MERRIER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result MERRIER
- Male dog slipping lead is more carefree
- Result, they say, of being more and more drunk
- More tipsy right after German’s England
- Like the more when more inebriated?
- Like Robin’s men when they’ve been at the mead?
- Male removing top from mineral water, getting more tipsy
- Minister outwardly admits lapse that is less sober
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What does MERRIER mean?
MERRIER adjective- Jolly and full of high spirits.
- Festive and full of fun and laughter.
- Brisk
- Causing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight.
- Drunk; tipsy