Cryptic crossword clue
Cardinal perhaps a tormentor holding religious scholar underground 5-3-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CLOAK

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The straight part
We know that "underground" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case underground = cloak.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CLOAK mean?

CLOAK noun
  1. A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
  2. A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.
  3. That which conceals; a disguise or pretext.
  4. A text replacement for an IRC user's hostname or IP address, making the user less identifiable.
CLOAK verb
  1. To cover as with a cloak.
  2. To hide or conceal.
  3. To render or become invisible via futuristic technology.

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