What does the cryptic crossword clue "Feeding spirit, shattered tenor had kip, missing intro to national anthem (5,3,6)" mean?

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Feeding spirit, shattered tenor had kip, missing intro to national anthem (5,3,6)

Q: What is the answer to "Feeding spirit, shattered tenor had kip, missing intro to national anthem (5,3,6)"?

The answer is ZADOK THE PRIEST.

Times Cryptic #29303 | 11 Across | 2025-08-08

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anagram of (shattered) TENOR HAD KIP without (missing) first letter of (intro to) NATIONAL in (feeding) ZEST (spirit)

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