Cryptic crossword clue
Catholic priest mad about E and some monks?

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

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The straight part
We know that "some monks?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case some monks? = celibates.
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What does CELIBATES mean?

CELIBATES noun
  1. One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community.
  2. A celibate state; celibacy.

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