Cryptic crossword clue
Cleric quietly joining agency to help married couples 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PRELATE

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The straight part
We know that "Cleric" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cleric = prelate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PRELATE mean?

PRELATE noun
  1. A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.
PRELATE verb
  1. To act as a prelate.

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