Cryptic crossword clue
Like prominent cleric in US university meeting socialist 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MITRED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Like prominent cleric" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like prominent cleric = mitred.
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 MITRED mean?

MITRED adjective
  1. Relating to an abbot's or bishop's mitre; wearing a mitre.
  2. Having a mitre joint.

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