Cryptic crossword clue
Cabbage preferred by old king?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word COLE

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The straight part
We know that "Cabbage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cabbage = cole.
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 COLE mean?

COLE noun
  1. Cabbage.
  2. Brassica; a plant of the Brassica genus, especially those of Brassica oleracea (rape and coleseed).
COLE noun
  1. A stack or stook of hay.

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