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Lord, being risen, Bacon cut for band of clergy (3,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dog collar

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'band of clergy' is the definition.
'dog collar' can be an answer for 'band' (dog collar is a kind of band). I am not certain of the 'of clergy' bit.

'lord being risen bacon cut' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'being' could be 'dog' (dog is a kind of being) and 'dog' is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'collar' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'for' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for dog collar that I've seen before include "evidence of professional standing" , "What churchmen assume" , "Neckband for canine and priest" , "One to take the lead" , "Clerical neckband of canine origin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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