What does the cryptic crossword clue "A neat vicar sadly in a state of conflict (2,8)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + NEAT + VICAR = ATVARIANCE The answer is ATVARIANCE.

A neat vicar sadly in a state of conflict (2,8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17578 | 23 Across | 2025-03-19 flower