Normal lads could become folk of the clergy (7)

I believe the answer is:

parsons

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'become folk of the clergy' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'normal lads' is the wordplay.
'normal' becomes 'par'.
'lads' becomes 'sons'.
'par'+'sons'='PARSONS'

'could' acts as a link.

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(Another definition for parsons that I've seen is " Clergymen".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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