Cryptic crossword clue
Acting as eg bishop in mitre, sing rousingly 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word MINISTERING

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The straight part
We know that "Acting as e.g. bishop" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case acting as e.g. bishop = ministering.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MINISTERING mean?

MINISTERING verb
  1. To attend to (the needs of); to tend; to take care (of); to give aid; to give service.
  2. To function as a clergyman or as the officiant in church worship
  3. To afford, to give, to supply.
MINISTERING noun
  1. The act of one who ministers; ministration.

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