Cryptic crossword clue
Duke with healthier — though incorrectly formed — liver

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

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The straight part
We know that "liver" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case liver = dweller.
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 DWELLER mean?

DWELLER noun
  1. An inhabitant of a specific place; an inhabitant or denizen.

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