Cryptic crossword clue
Type to lead prayer, old rector's ending as one with many bits of paper 5,9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 9 letter word STAMP COLLECTOR

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The straight part
We know that "one with many bits of paper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one with many bits of paper = stamp collector.
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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