Cryptic crossword clue
Watch out, monarch gets a beating

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

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The straight part
We know that "beating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beating = thwacking.
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 THWACKING mean?

THWACKING verb
  1. To hit with a flat implement.
  2. To beat.
  3. To fill to overflow.
THWACKING noun
  1. The action or sound of a thwack; a beating.

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