Cryptic crossword clue
Fake news about king causing conflict 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FRICTION

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "conflict" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case conflict = friction.
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 FRICTION mean?

FRICTION noun
  1. The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
  2. A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
  3. Massage of the body to restore circulation.
  4. Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
  5. (Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.

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