What does the cryptic crossword clue "Religious book with additional writing on charity (6)" mean?

The definition is "charity". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PS (synonym="abbreviation for postscript = additional writing at the end of a document") + ALMS (synonym="money or food given to the poor = charity") = PSALMS; definition: "Religious book" The answer is PSALMS.

Religious book with additional writing on charity (6)

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