What does the cryptic crossword clue "King getting into Great British bitter (5)" mean?

The definition is "bitter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ACE (synonym of "Great") + R (synonym of "King") + B (synonym of "British"); definition: "bitter" The answer is ACERB.

King getting into Great British bitter (5)

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