King Lear, maybe (6)

I believe the answer is:

edward

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'king lear' is the definition.
'edward' can be an answer for 'lear' (I've seen this before). I'm unsure of the 'king' bit.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for edward that I've seen before include "Christian name of Enigma Variations composer" , "-- Scissorhands" , "Name of eight kings" , "Boy" , "Name Lambert Simnel took when crowned" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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