Cryptic crossword clue
Needing to get drunk, the Boar Inn is constantly in mind 2,3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 plus 3 plus 5 letter word ON THE BRAIN

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "constantly in mind" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case constantly in mind = on the brain.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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