Cryptic crossword clue
Fool employed by renowned dynasty 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fool" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fool = neddy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NEDDY mean?

NEDDY noun
  1. A donkey or ass.
  2. A horse, especially a racehorse.
  3. (in the plural, with "the") The horse races.
  4. (usually in the plural) Horsepower.
  5. An idiot; a stupid or contemptible person.
NEDDY noun
  1. An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
  2. Any other place or fixture used for urination and defecation: a lavatory; a toilet.

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