What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shortly get money for church in Borders town (7)" mean?

The definition is "Borders town". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEL (synonym="SEL") + KIRK (synonym="aptly, a Scottish church") = SELKIRK; definition: "Borders town" The answer is SELKIRK.

Shortly get money for church in Borders town (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29064 | 29 Across | 2023-05-08 flower

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