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Invisible force let priest go, somehow (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

poltergeist

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'invisible force' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'let priest go somehow' is the wordplay.
'somehow' is an anagram indicator.
'let'+'priest'+'go'='letpriestgo'
'letpriestgo' with letters rearranged gives 'POLTERGEIST'.

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(Other definitions for poltergeist that I've seen before include "Active ghost" , "Ghost that makes strange noises and disorders furniture" , "Disturbing ghost" , "Mischievous spirit" , "Troublesome ghost" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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