What does the cryptic crossword clue "King George to consume fat in 1728 (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "1728". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GR (synonym="George Rex, King George") + EAT (synonym="”consume”") + GROSS (synonym="”fat”") = GREATGROSS; definition: "a great gross means a cubic dozen" The answer is GREATGROSS.

King George to consume fat in 1728 (5,5)

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