What does the cryptic crossword clue "Area 51 opens up belief in invisible controlling powers (8)" mean?

The definition is "belief in invisible controlling powers". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LI (synonym="51") in REGION (synonym="area") = RELIGION The answer is RELIGION.

Area 51 opens up belief in invisible controlling powers (8)

Times Cryptic #28883 | 25 Across | 2024-04-05 flower

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