What does the cryptic crossword clue "Duke having private meal (6)" mean?

The definition is "meal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (abbreviation="Duke") + INNER (synonym="private") = DINNER; definition: "meal" The answer is DINNER.

Duke having private meal (6)

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