What does the cryptic crossword clue "Belief Manx cat lives with Ralph Fiennes, currently (9)" mean?

The definition is "Belief". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PANTHE (synonym="PANTHE") + IS (synonym="lives") + M (synonym="currently played by Fiennes in the James Bond films") = PANTHEISM; definition: "Belief" The answer is PANTHEISM.

Belief Manx cat lives with Ralph Fiennes, currently (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29352 | 15 Across | 2024-04-09 flower

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