What does the cryptic crossword clue "Less likely to leave incriminating traces in government - and worshipped? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Less likely to leave incriminating traces". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym="government") + LOVED (synonym="worshipped") = GLOVED The answer is GLOVED.

Less likely to leave incriminating traces in government - and worshipped? (6)

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