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Brooded over when drunk (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stewed

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This might be a double definition.

'brooded over' is the first definition.
'stewed' can be an answer for 'brooded' ('stew' can be a synonym of 'brood'). I am not sure about the 'over' bit.

'drunk' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for stewed that I've seen before include "Cooked (prunes?)" , "Of tea, left brewing too long" , "Of tea, infused too long" , "Cooked slowly" , "Cooked in hot water" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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