What does the cryptic crossword clue "Framework produced by church covering aid, mostly (7)" mean?

The definition is "Framework". The wordplay uses a deletion. CH (deletion) + ASSIS (deletion) = CHASSIS; definition: "Framework" The answer is CHASSIS.

Framework produced by church covering aid, mostly (7)

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