Cryptic crossword clue
Dinar Don changed for would-be priest? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ORDINAND

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The straight part
We know that "would-be priest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case would-be priest = ordinand.
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.
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What does ORDINAND mean?

ORDINAND noun
  1. A candidate for ordination

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