What does the cryptic crossword clue "Titled, His Excellency also said, but not a duke (6)" mean?

The definition is "Titled". The wordplay uses a deletion. HE (synonym="His Excellency") + AD (synonym="His Excellency") + ED (synonym="also said without one D.") = HEADED; definition: "Titled," The answer is HEADED.

Titled, His Excellency also said, but not a duke (6)

Times Cryptic #28725 | 19 Across | 2023-10-04 flower

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