Better, albeit exceptionally crude (5)

I believe the answer is:

cured

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'better' is the definition.
(after being sick)

'albeit exceptionally crude' is the wordplay.
'crude' anagrams to 'CURED'.
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(Other definitions for cured that I've seen before include "Restored to health" , "Healed - smoked" , "Healed - preserved" , "Preserved by drying, salting or smoking" , "Of ham, smoked or salted" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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