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Tipsy, cheerfully holding spirit (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

psyche

'spirit' is the definition.
(psyche is a kind of spirit)

'tipsy cheerfully holding' is the wordplay.
'holding' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'PSYCHE' is hidden within 'tipsy cheerfully'.

(Other definitions for psyche that I've seen before include "The mind or Cupid's lover" , "Core of one's personality" , "Human mind or soul" , "Soul, spirit; lover of Cupid" , "Princess beloved by Cupid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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