How many letters does the top answer for “a god; a deity; a divine being; an idol; a king.” have?

The most common answer is dev (3 letters).

Crossword clue: a god; a deity; a divine being; an idol; a king.

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

dev 3 letters web-def

A god; a deity; a divine being; an idol; a king.

deva 4 letters web-def

A god; a deity; a divine being; an idol; a king.