The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LAMPERN
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The straight part
We know that "one of those that did for over-indulgent monarch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one of those that did for over-indulgent monarch = lampern.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 LAMPERN mean?
LAMPERN noun- The European river lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis.