Monk's leader (5)

I believe the answer is:

abbot

(Other definitions for abbot that I've seen before include "Head of abbey" , "Monastic superior" , "Prior's clerical superior" , "Supervisor of brothers" , "Religious man" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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