What does the cryptic crossword clue "Messenger job accepted by mailmen periodically (7)" mean?

The definition is "Messenger". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). POST (synonym="‘job’") in ALE (synonym="‘m A i L m E n periodically’") = APOSTLE; definition: "Messenger" The answer is APOSTLE.

Messenger job accepted by mailmen periodically (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29633 | 14 Across | 2025-03-04 flower

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