What does the cryptic crossword clue "Someone acting as priest casting stone in short tirade? (10)" mean?

The definition is "Someone acting as priest". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MINI (synonym="short") + ST (synonym="stone") + RANT (synonym="tirade") = MINISTRANT; definition: "Someone acting as priest" The answer is MINISTRANT.

Someone acting as priest casting stone in short tirade? (10)

Times Cryptic #28628 | 26 Across | 2023-06-13 flower

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