Cryptic crossword clue
Rebels, unruly lot corralled by ministers of religion 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Rebels" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rebels = revolts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does REVOLTS mean?

REVOLTS noun
  1. An act of revolt.
REVOLTS verb
  1. To rebel, particularly against authority.
  2. To repel greatly.
  3. To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.
  4. To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with at.
  5. To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.

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