What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cross bishop breathes irregularly etc (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cross". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of IS (synonym="breathes") + ETC (synonym="ETC") + B (synonym="B") = BISECT; definition: "Cross" The answer is BISECT.

Cross bishop breathes irregularly etc (6)

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