Cryptic crossword clue
Sweetener from corrupt clergy leads to local order 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GLYCEROL

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The straight part
We know that "Sweetener" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sweetener = glycerol.
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 GLYCEROL mean?

GLYCEROL noun
  1. 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol
  2. A syrupy sweet liquid obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of soap from animal or vegetable oils and fats; it is used as an antifreeze, a plasticizer, and a food sweetener and in the manufacture of dynamite, cosmetics etc.

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