What does the cryptic crossword clue "Evangelist takes turn with person delivering letters (9)" mean?

The definition is "Evangelist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GO (synonym="turn") + SPELLER (synonym="person delivering letters.") = GOSPELLER; definition: "Evangelist" The answer is GOSPELLER.

Evangelist takes turn with person delivering letters (9)

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