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Crucifix put up in entrance (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

door

'entrance' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'crucifix put up' is the wordplay.
'crucifix' becomes 'rood' ('rood' can be a synonym of 'crucifix').
'put up' says the letters should be written backwards.
'rood' backwards is 'DOOR'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for door that I've seen before include "Alternative to knocker" , "Threshold" , "Means of exit and entrance" , "Portal" , "See 1" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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