What does the cryptic crossword clue "King once called joint (4)" mean?

The definition is "King". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). K (synonym of "King") + NEE (synonym of "once called"); definition: "joint" The answer is KNEE.

King once called joint (4)

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