What does the cryptic crossword clue "Priest runs after page 3, for example (6)" mean?

The definition is "Priest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RECTO (synonym="the right hand page of an open book, an example of which is page 3") + R (synonym="abbrev. for “runs” in cricket scores") = RECTOR; definition: "Priest" The answer is RECTOR.

Priest runs after page 3, for example (6)

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