Cryptic crossword clue
Zulu king holding account in Sydney worth 5cents 4

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

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The straight part
We know that "n Sydney worth 5cents" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case n sydney worth 5cents = zack.
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 ZACK mean?

ZACK noun
  1. Sixpence.
  2. Five cents.
  3. A six-month or six-year prison sentence.

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