What does the cryptic crossword clue "Duke insecure in market town (9)" mean?

The definition is "town". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym of "Duke") + UNSTABLE (synonym of "insecure"); definition: "market town" The answer is DUNSTABLE.

Duke insecure in market town (9)

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