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Part of a church in a state of collapse (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

apse

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'part of a church' is the definition.
('apse' is part of 'church')

'a state of collapse' is the wordplay.
'APSE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for apse that I've seen before include "Rounded end of building" , "Niche in church" , "In sacred space" , "Church recess with domed or arched roof" , "Peas (anag) - found in church" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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