What does the cryptic crossword clue "Religious services in Sunderland area offering sea snails (7)" mean?

The definition is "sea snails". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NE (synonym="NE") + RITES (synonym="religious services") = NERITES; definition: "sea snails" The answer is NERITES.

Religious services in Sunderland area offering sea snails (7)

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