Cryptic crossword clue
Just clergyman’s last pointer disheartened laity 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Just" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case just = narrowly.
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 NARROWLY mean?

NARROWLY adverb
  1. In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude.
  2. By a narrow margin; closely.

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