Cryptic crossword clue
Old king wears expensive French necklace 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CHOKER

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The straight part
We know that "necklace" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case necklace = choker.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CHOKER mean?

CHOKER noun
  1. A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
  2. One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.
  3. One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.
  4. Any disappointing or upsetting circumstance.
  5. One who performs badly at an important part of a competition because they are nervous, especially when winning.
  6. A loop of cable fastened around a log to haul it.

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