The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NON-DOM
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The straight part
We know that "Murty’s status?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case murty’s status? = non-dom.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NON-DOM mean?
NON-DOM noun- One who has their domicile in another country, allowing them to avoid paying UK tax on non-UK earnings.