Cryptic crossword clue
Electioneering pitch? Tweets about “failed candidate being next to king” 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SWEET-TALK

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The straight part
We know that "electioneering pitch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case electioneering pitch = sweet-talk.
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 SWEET-TALK mean?

SWEET-TALK noun
  1. A manner of talking to someone in a pleasing or funny way in order to persuade them to do or believe something.
SWEET-TALK verb
  1. To flatter
  2. To persuade using flattery

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