What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old king is tender, as some might say (4)" mean?

The definition is "Old". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). He of the Dyke, sounds like OFFER, tender, especially if you are one of those people who can’t be bothered with Rs The answer is OFFA.

Old king is tender, as some might say (4)

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