What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scout out in playground by church (5)" mean?

The definition is "S". The wordplay uses a deletion. REC (synonym="playground") + CE (abbreviation="church") = RECCE; definition: "Scout" The answer is RECCE.

Scout out in playground by church (5)

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