What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carpet unknown in a place of worship (9)" mean?

The definition is "Carpet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation of "a") + X (abbreviation of "unknown") + MINSTER (synonym of "place of worship"); definition: "Carpet" The answer is AXMINSTER.

Carpet unknown in a place of worship (9)

Times Cryptic #28771 | 24 Across | 2023-11-27 flower

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