What does the cryptic crossword clue "A Christian American lancing boils (8)" mean?

The definition is "A Christian". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of LANCING ("lancing") [anagram: "boils"] + A (abbreviation of "American") = ANGLICAN; definition: "A Christian" The answer is ANGLICAN.

A Christian American lancing boils (8)

Independent Cryptic #11673 | 18 Across | 2024-03-09 flower

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