The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CLERGY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result CLERGY
- Abnormal reaction, sacking a Liberal following Conservative ministers
- Conservative needs unusual sensitivity, ousting almost all ministers
- See where they work
- Ministers left in church run to face guy on vacation
- Ministry convinced originally to abandon recycling, not popular somehow
- Cloth – extremely casual grey blend
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The straight part
We know that "ministers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ministers = clergy.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 CLERGY mean?
CLERGY noun- Body of persons, such as ministers, sheiks, priests and rabbis, who are trained and ordained for religious service.