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Vicar’s average child (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

parson

'vicar's' is the definition.
(both are members of the clergy)

'average child' is the wordplay.
'average' becomes 'par' (average score in golf).
'child' becomes 'son' (male child).
'par'+'son'='PARSON'

(Other definitions for parson that I've seen before include "Churchman" , "Aprons (anag.)" , "A rector or vicar" , "service provider" , "man of the church" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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