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Chaldean churchman? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dean

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'chaldean churchman?' is the definition.
'dean' can be an answer for 'churchman?' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'chaldean' bit.

'chaldean churchman?' is the wordplay.
'DEAN' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for dean that I've seen before include "Kind of clergyman or university official" , "FILMSTAR" , "Cathedral official" , "Cathedral chapter head" , "One is in charge of a university department" .)

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