Cryptic crossword clue
Board strategy to get king 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PLANK

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The straight part
We know that "Board" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case board = plank.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PLANK mean?

PLANK noun
  1. A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
  2. A political issue that is of concern to a faction or a party of the people and the political position that is taken on that issue.
  3. Physical exercise in which one holds a pushup position for a measured length of time.
  4. A stupid person, idiot.
  5. That which supports or upholds.
PLANK verb
  1. To cover something with planking.
  2. To bake (fish, etc.) on a piece of cedar lumber.
  3. To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash.
  4. To harden, as hat bodies, by felting.
  5. To splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing.
  6. To pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place.

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