What does the cryptic crossword clue "Officer absorbing end of prayer on Sabbath grieves (7)" mean?

The definition is "grieves". The wordplay uses charade, container. LT (synonym of "Officer") + AMEN (synonym of "end of prayer") + S (abbreviation of "Sabbath") [container: "absorbing"]; definition: "grieves" The answer is LAMENTS.

Officer absorbing end of prayer on Sabbath grieves (7)

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