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Religious words just audible (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rite

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'religious words' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'just audible' is the wordplay.
'just' becomes 'right' (associated in meaning).
'audible' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'right' is a homophone of 'RITE'.

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(Other definitions for rite that I've seen before include "Established religious ceremony" , "Custom" , "Tries awkwardly to perform rituals" , "(Words for) ceremony" , "Formal procedure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Sun.
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