What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tragic king's left lughole (4)" mean?

The definition is "Tragic". The wordplay uses a deletion. LEARN (synonym="king's") with deletion = LEAR; definition: "Tragic" The answer is Lear.

Tragic king's left lughole (4)

Telegraph Cryptic #31208 | 4 Down | 2026-04-08 flower