Ernest —, US Chief of Naval Operations from 1942-45 (4)

I believe the answer is:

king

(Other definitions for king that I've seen before include "Playing-card" , "Recipient of 10 21 [VELODROME GOLD]" , "Male ruler" , "One on throne" , "Court card" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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