What does the cryptic crossword clue "Is balm apt somehow for such a church rite? (9)" mean?

The definition is "such a church rite?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IS + BALM + APT = BAPTISMAL; definition: "such a church rite?" The answer is BAPTISMAL.

Is balm apt somehow for such a church rite? (9)

Times Cryptic #28717 | 9 Across | 2023-09-25 flower

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