Cryptic crossword clue
Lie in wait to tempt passing English king 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LURK

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The straight part
We know that "Lie in wait" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lie in wait = lurk.
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 LURK mean?

LURK noun
  1. The act of lurking.
  2. A swindle.
LURK verb
  1. To remain concealed in order to ambush.
  2. To remain unobserved.
  3. To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.
  4. To view an internet forum without posting comments.
  5. To saddle (a person) with an undesirable task or duty.

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