What does the cryptic crossword clue "Important religious text is sectarian (5)" mean?

The definition is "sectarian". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BIG (synonym="BIG") + OT (synonym="Old Testament") = BIGOT; definition: "sectarian" The answer is BIGOT.

Important religious text is sectarian (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29472 | 6 Across | 2024-08-27 flower

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