Cryptic crossword clue
People like Brubeck and Kelly were leading prayers 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DAVENED

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The straight part
We know that "leading prayers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leading prayers = davened.
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What does DAVENED mean?

DAVENED verb
  1. To recite the Jewish liturgy; to pray

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