Cryptic crossword clue
Bearded giant maybe sides with the family divided

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word ERL KING

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The straight part
We know that "Bearded giant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bearded giant = erl king.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ERL KING mean?

ERL KING noun
  1. In German literature and modern pseudo-mythology, a malicious elf or spirit who preys on children.

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