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The main enemies of Doctor Glen King succeeded (6)

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daleks

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'the main enemies of doctor' is the definition.
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'glen king succeeded' is the wordplay.
'glen' becomes 'dale' (I've seen this in another clue).
'king' becomes 'K' (abbreviation for king in chess).
'succeeded' becomes 's' (genealogical abbreviation).
'dale'+'k'+'s'='DALEKS'

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(Other definitions for daleks that I've seen before include "Doctor Who baddies" , "Dr Who's main enemies" , "Who fights these" , "Enemies in 13 ac" , "Major adversary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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