Cryptic crossword clue
Duke leaves custody in frigate perhaps

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WARSHIP

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The straight part
We know that "frigate perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case frigate perhaps = warship.
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 WARSHIP mean?

WARSHIP noun
  1. Any ship built or armed for naval combat.

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