Inscription from scripture (3)
I believe the answer is:
rip
'inscription' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'from scripture' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'RIP' can be found hidden inside 'scripture'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rip that I've seen before include "often seen on tombstone" , "Tear or split open" , "found on grave?" , "comment on one passing" , "Parting words" .)