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A theologian to be put as an extra (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

add

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'be put as an extra' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'a theologian' is the wordplay.
'theologian' becomes 'DD' (Doctor of Divinity degree).
'a'+'dd'='ADD'

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for add that I've seen before include "what a computer can do" , "Combine (numbers)" , "Reckon" , "Tot; append" , "problem for hyperactive children" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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