Shakespearean ruler who divides his kingdom between two of his daughters (4)

I believe the answer is:

lear

(Other definitions for lear that I've seen before include "See 27 Across" , "Shakespeare's tragic king (4)" , "hardly the 7 [NO NONSENSE] type!" , "Mad king" , "Tragic king in play" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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