Cryptic crossword clue
Is girl taken in by theologian suffering obloquy? 9

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

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

DISGRACED verb
  1. To put someone out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
DISGRACED adjective
  1. Having been disgraced.

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