Clerical group mired in controversy, no doubt (5)

I believe the answer is:

synod

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'clerical group mired' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'in controversy no doubt' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'SYNOD' is hidden within 'controversy no doubt'.

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(Other definitions for synod that I've seen before include "Ecclesiastical council" , "Forum for discussing" , "Church council" , "Ecclesiastical assembly" , "council meeting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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