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Foxtrot certainly enthrals contrary preacher (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rector

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'preacher' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'foxtrot certainly enthrals contrary' is the wordplay.
'enthrals' says the answer is hidden in the clue (hidden letters are captured or enthralled).
'contrary' is a reversal indicator.
'rotcer' is hidden in the letters of 'foxtrot certainly'.
'rotcer' written backwards gives 'RECTOR'.

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(Other definitions for rector that I've seen before include "Cleric" , "Type of clergyman" , "Vicar" , "Minister of religion" , "Preacher Man" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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