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Fitter of crown for the king? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

dentist

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This clue might be a double definition.

'fitter of crown' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'king?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'for the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for dentist that I've seen before include "Person qualified to treat teeth - tends it (anag)" , "Stinted (anag.)" , "Teeth specialist" , "Tooth expert" , "Someone who drills for a living?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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