Father, e.g. (6)

I believe the answer is:

cleric

(Other definitions for cleric that I've seen before include "One in holy orders" , "Clergyman" , "One who takes orders" , "Member of the clergy" , "One is in religious orders" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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