What does the cryptic crossword clue "Monstrous ogre welcoming stint as preacher (9)" mean?

The definition is "preacher". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OGRE (synonym="monstrous") + SPELL (synonym="stint") = GOSPELLER; definition: "preacher" The answer is GOSPELLER.

Monstrous ogre welcoming stint as preacher (9)

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