Cryptic crossword clue
Liberal and earl taken in by brief diet could be suckers

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FLEAS

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

FLEAS verb
  1. To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
  2. To frighten; scare; terrify.
  3. To be fear-stricken.
FLEAS noun
  1. A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
  2. A thing of no significance.
FLEAS verb
  1. To remove fleas from (an animal).

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