What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thus a pontiff meets God in drama (9)" mean?

The definition is "Thus". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (synonym="=thus") + A (synonym="=God, in Ancient Egypt") + POPE (synonym="=pontiff") + RA (synonym="=God, in Ancient Egypt") = SOAPOPERA; definition: "Thus" The answer is SOAPOPERA.

Thus a pontiff meets God in drama (9)

Independent Cryptic #11658 | 27 Across | 2024-02-21 flower

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