What does the cryptic crossword clue "Priest’s greeting wayward, not right (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HI (synonym="greeting") + ER (synonym="ER") + ATIC (synonym="wayward, minus r – right") = HIERATIC The answer is HIERATIC.

Priest’s greeting wayward, not right (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29586 | 3 Down | 2025-01-08 flower

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