Cryptic crossword clue
Shakespearean king, likewise holding on 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Shakespearean king" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shakespearean king = alonso.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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