Throne occupant (4)

I believe the answer is:

king

(Other definitions for king that I've seen before include "indispensable on board" , "Senior royal" , "Most important chesspiece" , "Playing card" , "Honour for man" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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