Priest perhaps given lodging by Uncle Richard (6)

I believe the answer is:

cleric

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'priest' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'given lodging by uncle richard' is the wordplay.
'CLERIC' is hidden in amongst the letters.
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'perhaps' is the link.

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(Other definitions for cleric that I've seen before include "Member of the clergy" , "Religious official" , "One ordained" , "Clergyman" , "Person ordained to the Christian ministry" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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