The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CURACAOS
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The straight part
We know that "orangey liqueurs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case orangey liqueurs = curacaos.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CURACAOS mean?
CURACAOS noun- A liqueur, made from eau-de-vie, sugar and, as flavor, dried peel of sweet and sour oranges.