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Dutiful king left litter in the East (8)

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obedient

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'dutiful' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for obedient that I've seen before include "Passive" , "Ready to agree" , "Doing what one is told, compliant" , "Ready to comply" , "Deferential" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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