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Uncle Rick exposed priest (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cleric

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'priest' is the definition.
(both can mean a clergyman)

'uncle rick exposed' is the wordplay.
'CLERIC' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for cleric that I've seen before include "Religious official" , "Member of the clergy" , "Type of cloth, perhaps" , "Person in holy orders" , "One who takes orders" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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