What does the cryptic crossword clue "Noticing old bishop helping at Mass? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Noticing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="old") + B (abbreviation="bishop") + SERVING (synonym="helping") = OBSERVING; definition: "Noticing" The answer is OBSERVING.

Noticing old bishop helping at Mass? (9)

Times Cryptic #29143 | 10 Across | 2025-02-03 flower

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