Cryptic crossword clue
Vapers are healthier, pubs half-heartedly admit

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INHALERS

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The straight part
We know that "Vapers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vapers = inhalers.
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What does INHALERS mean?

INHALERS noun
  1. One who inhales.
  2. A device with a canister holding medicine (either in powder or gas form) which is sprayed and inhaled by the patient, often for treating asthma and other respiratory diseases.

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