What does the cryptic crossword clue "King taking black chesspiece (6)" mean?

The definition is "King". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). K (abbreviation="King") + NIGHT (synonym="black") = KNIGHT; definition: "chesspiece" The answer is KNIGHT.

King taking black chesspiece (6)

Independent Cryptic #11931 | 19 Across | 2025-01-04 flower

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