What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strength in support of church (5)" mean?

The definition is "church". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FOR (synonym="in support of") + CE (synonym="abbreviation for Church of England") = FORCE; definition: "Strength" The answer is FORCE.

Strength in support of church (5)

Independent Cryptic #11708 | 14 Across | 2024-04-19 flower

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