The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LEGLESS
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The straight part
We know that "Very drunk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very drunk = legless.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LEGLESS mean?
LEGLESS adjective- Without legs.
- Too drunk to stand.