What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note saints when checking church alcove (6)" mean?

The definition is "Note". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="=note, in music") + CE (synonym="=church, as in Church of England") + SS (synonym="=saints, where S=saint") = RECESS; definition: "alcove" The answer is RECESS.

Note saints when checking church alcove (6)

Independent Cryptic #11922 | 32 Across | 2024-12-25 flower

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