Cryptic crossword clue
Defeated king being removed and exposed 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "exposed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exposed = outed.
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 OUTED mean?

OUTED verb
  1. To eject; to expel.
  2. To reveal (a person) as LGBT+ (gay, trans, etc).
  3. To reveal (a person or organization) as having a certain secret, such as a being a secret agent or undercover detective.
  4. To reveal (a secret).
  5. To come or go out; to get out or away; to become public or apparent.

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