Head of an abbey (5)

I believe the answer is:

abbot

(Other definitions for abbot that I've seen before include "Superior monk" , "Monastery superior" , "Monastic authority" , "Monastery chief" , "Head of monastery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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