What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gravedigger working after an hour in church (6)" mean?

The definition is "Gravedigger". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEXT (synonym="one of the canonical hours, ‘an hour in church’") + ON (synonym="‘working’") = SEXTON; definition: "Gravedigger" The answer is SEXTON.

Gravedigger working after an hour in church (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29088 | 25 Across | 2023-06-05 flower

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