What does the cryptic crossword clue "20 down or across, knight or a king (6)" mean?

The definition is "20 down". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (first_letter="across,") + N (abbreviation="knight") + OR (literal="or") + A (abbreviation="a") + K (abbreviation="king") = ANORAK; definition: "20 down" The answer is ANORAK.

20 down or across, knight or a king (6)

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