Cryptic crossword clue
King lying in state? That is for Requiem Mass, partly 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Requiem Mass, partly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case requiem mass, partly = kyrie.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KYRIE mean?

KYRIE noun
  1. A short prayer or petition including the phrase kyrie eleison, meaning “Lord, have mercy”.
  2. A setting of the traditional kyrie text to music for a Mass.

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