What does the cryptic crossword clue "Entry by Catholic in royal almanac fooled you (6)" mean?

The definition is "fooled you". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). C (synonym="Catholic") in GOTHA (synonym=""a royal almanac"") = GOTCHA; definition: "fooled you" The answer is GOTCHA.

Entry by Catholic in royal almanac fooled you (6)

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