What does the cryptic crossword clue "What remains of biblical figure in church? (5)" mean?

The definition is "What remains". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ELI (synonym="biblical figure") in RC (synonym="church") = RELIC; definition: "What remains" The answer is RELIC.

What remains of biblical figure in church? (5)

Times Cryptic #28874 | 13 Across | 2024-03-26 flower

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