What does the cryptic crossword clue "King takes in poet (5)" mean?

The definition is "poet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). K (synonym of "King") + EATS (synonym of "takes"); definition: "poet" The answer is KEATS.

King takes in poet (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29275 | 12 Across | 2024-01-10 flower

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