Religious words just audible (4)
I believe the answer is:
rite
'religious words' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.
'just audible' is the wordplay.
'just' becomes 'right' (associated in meaning).
'audible' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'right' is a homophone of 'RITE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rite that I've seen before include "Established religious ceremony" , "Custom" , "Tries awkwardly to perform rituals" , "(Words for) ceremony" , "Formal procedure" .)