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Elf having a moving effect on a priest (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sprite

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'elf' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a moving effect on a priest' is the wordplay.
'priest' can be anagrammed to 'SPRITE'.
Though, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'having' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for sprite that I've seen before include "Goblin, elf or imp" , "sports car" , "Stripe on a fairy" , "Puck, say" , "Brownie" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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