What does the cryptic crossword clue "After religious works, how he doubted his wife (7)" mean?

The definition is "he doubted his wife". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OT (synonym of "religious works,") + HELLO (synonym of "how"); definition: "he doubted his wife" The answer is OTHELLO.

After religious works, how he doubted his wife (7)

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