Cryptic crossword clue
What conductor once oversaw king play in public? 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "play in public" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case play in public = busk.
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 BUSK mean?

BUSK noun
  1. A strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to stiffen it.
  2. (by extension) A corset.
BUSK noun
  1. A kind of linen.
BUSK verb
  1. To prepare; to make ready; to array; to dress.
  2. To go; to direct one's course.
BUSK verb
  1. To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport
  2. To tack, cruise about.

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