Cryptic crossword clue
Was at table maybe holding King in game of cards 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "game of cards" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case game of cards = skat.
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 SKAT mean?

SKAT noun
  1. A trick-taking card game for three players, popular in Germany.
  2. A widow of two cards in the game of skat.

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