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Damage in church associated with Rector, a ladies’ man? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

charmer

'a ladies' man?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'damage in church associated with rector' is the wordplay.
'damage' becomes 'harm' (synonyms).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'church' becomes 'CE' (abbreviation for Church of England).
'associated with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'rector' becomes 'r'.
'harm' put within 'ce' is 'charme'.
'charme'+'r'='CHARMER'

(Other definitions for charmer that I've seen before include "Smooth talker" , "A delightful girl" , "See 6" , "One who delights others" , "Highly delightful person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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