What does the cryptic crossword clue "The king has false teeth (6)" mean?

The definition is "false teeth". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CR (synonym="the king") + OWNS (synonym="has") = CROWNS; definition: "false teeth" The answer is CROWNS.

The king has false teeth (6)

Times Cryptic #29087 | 5 Across | 2024-11-29 flower

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