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Collapsed round church part (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

apse

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

'collapsed round' is the wordplay.
'APSE' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for apse that I've seen before include "Rounded end of building" , "Church area" , "Peas (anag) - found in church" , "Semicircular recess in church" , "may be seen in church!" .)

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