What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leave detailed incantation in sacred text (6)" mean?

The definition is "Leave". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. GO (synonym of "Leave") + SPELL (synonym of "incantation") [curtailing: "detailed"]; definition: "sacred text" The answer is GOSPEL.

Leave detailed incantation in sacred text (6)

Independent Cryptic #1787 | 25 Across | 2024-05-26 flower

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