What does the cryptic crossword clue "Outcast runs into rainy church (6)" mean?

The definition is "Outcast". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (synonym of "runs") + WET (synonym of "rainy") + CH (abbreviation of "church"); definition: "Outcast" The answer is WRETCH.

Outcast runs into rainy church (6)

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