The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SQUIFFY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does SQUIFFY mean?
SQUIFFY adjective- Slightly drunk or intoxicated; tipsy
- Crooked, askew; awry