What does the cryptic crossword clue "Preachers try witches perhaps (10)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GO (synonym="”try”") + SPELLERS (synonym="spell-casters=”witches perhaps”") = GOSPELLERS The answer is GOSPELLERS.

Preachers try witches perhaps (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29450 | 13 Down | 2024-08-01 flower

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