The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DWELLERS
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The straight part
We know that "Livers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case livers = dwellers.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 DWELLERS mean?
DWELLERS noun- An inhabitant of a specific place; an inhabitant or denizen.