Cryptic crossword clue
Line put to sex clubs song re clergy? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "re. clergy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case re. clergy = vicarial.
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 VICARIAL mean?

VICARIAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a vicar
  2. Delegated; vicarious

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