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Once again remodel saint in screen behind the altar (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reredos

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'screen behind the altar' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'once again remodel saint in' is the wordplay.
'once again' becomes 're' (prefix in verbs).
'remodel' becomes 'redo' (synonyms).
'saint' becomes 's'.
'in' means one lot of letters goes inside another.
'redo'+'s'='redos'
're' placed inside 'redos' is 'REREDOS'.

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(Other definitions for reredos that I've seen before include "Fireback" , "Painted screen behind an altar" , "Wall decoration behind altar" , "Back of fireplace" , "Ornamental screen behind a church altar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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