Cryptic crossword clue
Worker supporting church leaders in plainsong 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CHANT

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The straight part
We know that "plainsong" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plainsong = chant.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CHANT mean?

CHANT noun
  1. Type of singing done generally without instruments and harmony.
  2. A short and simple melody, divided into two parts by double bars, to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited. It is the most ancient form of choral music.
  3. Twang; manner of speaking; a canting tone.
  4. A repetitive song, typically an incantation or part of a ritual.
CHANT verb
  1. To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.
  2. To sing or intone sacred text.
  3. To utter or repeat in a strongly rhythmical manner, especially as a group.
  4. To sell horses fraudulently, exaggerating their merits.

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