Cryptic crossword clue
Quiet diocese in which set of holy books is put forward 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "put forward" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put forward = promote.
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 PROMOTE mean?

PROMOTE verb
  1. To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
  2. To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
  3. To encourage, urge or incite.
  4. (usually in passive form) To elevate to a higher league.
  5. To increase the activity of (a catalyst) by changing its surface structure.
  6. To exchange (a pawn) for a queen or other piece when it reaches the eighth rank.
  7. To move on to a subsequent stage of education.

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