Cryptic crossword clue
Monk last to leave part of cathedral 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word DOM

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M

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The straight part
We know that "Monk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case monk = dom.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DOM mean?

DOM noun
  1. A title anciently given to the pope, and later to other church dignitaries and some monastic orders.
DOM noun
  1. A title formerly borne by member of the high nobility of Portugal and Brazil

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