What does the cryptic crossword clue "Receive a royal honour after king's left knowing nothing (9)" mean?

The definition is "knowing nothing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BE (synonym="BE") + NIGHTED (synonym="receive a royal honour") = BENIGHTED; definition: "knowing nothing" The answer is BENIGHTED.

Receive a royal honour after king's left knowing nothing (9)

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