What does the cryptic crossword clue "Priest coming to holy mount, cutting bit of speech short (7)" mean?

The definition is "cutting bit of speech short". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ELI (synonym="ELI") + SION (synonym="SION") = ELISION The answer is ELISION.

Priest coming to holy mount, cutting bit of speech short (7)

Times Cryptic #29071 | 25 Across | 2024-11-11 flower

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