Three clubs, then king? (5)
I believe the answer is:
trick
This clue could be a double definition.
'three clubs' is the first definition.
'trick' can be an answer for 'clubs' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'three' bit.
'king?' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'then' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for trick that I've seen before include "Fool" , "Round of played cards" , "Illusion; artifice" , "Deceive, cheat" , "Skilful feat" .)