Cryptic crossword clue
He won't serve duke G&T and far odder brews! 5,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 6 letter word DRAFT DODGER

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The straight part
We know that "He won't serve" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he won't serve = draft dodger.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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