Some militia post letters to a religious figure (7)
I believe the answer is:
apostle
'a religious figure' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'some militia post letters' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'APOSTLE' can be found hidden inside 'militia post letters'.
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for apostle that I've seen before include "Vigorous campaigner" , "who can handle a spoon?" , "Originally, one sent to preach the gospel" , "Early Christian teacher" , "'Matthew or Mark, say (7)'" .)