What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slough put gold into service (6)" mean?

The definition is "Slough". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OR (synonym="the gold colour in heraldry") in MASS (synonym="a Christian service/ceremony of religious worship") = MORASS; definition: "Slough" The answer is MORASS.

Slough put gold into service (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29043 | 7 Down | 2023-04-13 flower

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