Cryptic crossword clue
Brainy bits produced by church dissenter, the Parisian 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CEREBELLA

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The straight part
We know that "Brainy bits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brainy bits = cerebella.
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What does CEREBELLA mean?

CEREBELLA noun
  1. Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. In humans it lies between the brainstem and the cerebrum. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture.

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