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The usual offspring of a clergyman (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

parson

'a clergyman' is the definition.
(parson is a kind of clergyman)

'the usual offspring' is the wordplay.
'the usual' becomes 'par'.
'offspring' becomes 'son' (son is a kind of offspring).
'par'+'son'='PARSON'

'of' is the link.

(Other definitions for parson that I've seen before include "Churchman" , "Anglican clergyman" , "One with benefice" , "A rector or vicar" , "Aprons (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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