Cryptic crossword clue
Lady Gaga encases king in durable resin

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

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The straight part
We know that "durable resin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case durable resin = alkyd.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ALKYD mean?

ALKYD noun
  1. A synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paints and coatings.

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