The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CLERGY
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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More clues leading to the result CLERGY
- Abnormal reaction, sacking a Liberal following Conservative ministers
- Conservative needs unusual sensitivity, ousting almost all ministers
- See where they work
- Ministers left in church run to face guy on vacation
- Ministry convinced originally to abandon recycling, not popular somehow
- Cloth – extremely casual grey blend
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What does CLERGY mean?
CLERGY noun- Body of persons, such as ministers, sheiks, priests and rabbis, who are trained and ordained for religious service.