What does the cryptic crossword clue "The old King, after eating odd pastry dish, is in a worse mood (8)" mean?

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The old King, after eating odd pastry dish, is in a worse mood (8)

Times Cryptic #28996 | 26 Across | 2024-08-15

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GR(the old King), containing RUM(odd), PIE(pastry dish)

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