Every preacher is heartened by this (4)

I believe the answer is:

each

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'every' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'preacher is heartened by this' is the wordplay.
'EACH' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for each that I've seen before include "Singly, per capita" , "...per head" , "every one individually" , "Every one of a number" , "every individual" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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