Cryptic crossword clue
Priest offering support, fellow around hospital 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Priest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case priest = brahman.
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 BRAHMAN mean?

BRAHMAN noun
  1. A member of the Hindu priestly caste, one of the four varnas or social groups based on occupation in ancient Hindu society.
  2. One who has realized or attempts to realize Brahman, i.e. God or supreme knowledge.
  3. A scholar, teacher, priest, intellectual, researcher, scientist, knowledge-seeker, or knowledge worker.
  4. A member of a social and cultural elite, especially in the New England region of the USA.
  5. A learned person of refined taste and mild manners.

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