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Looked around entrance to abbey frequented by spirits (7)

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I believe the answer is:

haunted

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'frequented by spirits' is the definition.
'haunted' can be an answer for 'frequented' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'by spirits' bit.

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for haunted that I've seen before include "Possessed" , "tormented" , "Spooky" , "Worried" , "Beset by spirits" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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