Cryptic crossword clue
Pawn’s desire to get king with multi-pronged tool

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PITCHFORK

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The straight part
We know that "multi-pronged tool" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case multi-pronged tool = pitchfork.
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 PITCHFORK mean?

PITCHFORK noun
  1. An agricultural tool comprising a fork attached to a long handle used for pitching hay or bales of hay high up onto a haystack.
  2. A tuning fork.
PITCHFORK verb
  1. To toss or carry with a pitchfork.
  2. To throw suddenly.

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