What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disgusted to live with duke – where one lies, poorly? (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SICK (synonym="disgusted") + BE (synonym="to live") + D (synonym="duke") = SICKBED The answer is SICKBED.

Disgusted to live with duke – where one lies, poorly? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29444 | 23 Across | 2024-07-25 flower

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