What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old King Cole’s chief fan (4)" mean?

The definition is "Old King". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="ole") + NUT (synonym=""fan"") = CNUT; definition: "Old King" The answer is CNUT.

Old King Cole’s chief fan (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29515 | 26 Across | 2024-10-16 flower

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