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Triumph clergyman found in bucket (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

prevail

'triumph' is the definition.
('prevail' can be a synonym of 'triumph')

'clergyman found in bucket' is the wordplay.
'clergyman' becomes 'rev' (I've seen this before).
'found in' indicates putting letters inside.
'bucket' becomes 'pail' ('pail' can be a synonym of 'bucket').
'rev' placed within 'pail' is 'PREVAIL'.

(Other definitions for prevail that I've seen before include "Prove more powerful" , "Triumph, overcome" , "Be victorious" , "Exist generally" , "Win through" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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