Great, perhaps even regal (5)
I believe the answer is:
large
'great' is the definition.
('large' can be similar in meaning to 'great')
'perhaps even regal' is the wordplay.
'regal' anagrams to 'LARGE'.
Though, I am not sure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for large that I've seen before include "Big - 5 down (anag)" , "Chunky" , "Ample" , "Copious" , "Lager (anag.)" .)