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"clerical" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often priestly (8 letters).
Definitions
Related to office work or administrative duties.
Word origin
From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).
Used in a sentence
“‘The groans of this sick person,’ he said, ‘distract my attention. And without that it is extremely difficult to guard against clerical errors in this climate.’”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Office work”8 letters
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