What does the cryptic crossword clue "Writer in rapture brought to church ... (5)" mean?

The definition is "Writer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JOY (synonym="rapture") + CE (synonym="Church [of England]") = JOYCE; definition: "Writer" The answer is JOYCE.

Writer in rapture brought to church ... (5)

Independent Cryptic #11906 | 26 Across | 2024-12-06 flower

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