Cryptic crossword clue
Old King’s order – salad 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word COLESLAW

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What does COLESLAW mean?

COLESLAW noun
  1. A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise (white slaw) or a vinaigrette (red slaw).

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