Cryptic crossword clue
No longer a priest? Fabulous — was really good! 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "No longer a priest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case no longer a priest = defrocked.
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 DEFROCKED mean?

DEFROCKED verb
  1. To divest of a frock.
  2. To formally remove the rights and authority of a member of the clergy.
  3. (by extension) To formally remove the rights and authority of someone, e.g. a government official or a medical practitioner.

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