What does the cryptic crossword clue "Asian and European getting into religious work (6)" mean?

The definition is "Asian". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). E (synonym="European") in KORAN (synonym="Muslim Scriptures; religious work") = KOREAN; definition: "Asian" The answer is KOREAN.

Asian and European getting into religious work (6)

Independent Cryptic #11729 | 21 Across | 2024-05-14 flower

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