Which ape liked taking the place of worship? (6)

I believe the answer is:

chapel

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'the place of worship?' is the definition.
(chapel is a kind of place of worship)

'which ape liked' is the wordplay.
'CHAPEL' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

'taking' is the link.

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(Other definitions for chapel that I've seen before include "Nonconformist church" , "union group" , "Place of worship set apart in church or cathedral" , "house of prayer" , "Private church" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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