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Revered platform edit, say (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

altar

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'revered platform' is the definition.
'altar' can be an answer for 'platform' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not certain of the 'revered' bit.

'edit say' is the wordplay.
'edit' becomes 'alter' (altering is a kind of editing).
'say' shows a homophone (sound like).
'alter' sounds like 'ALTAR'.

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(Other definitions for altar that I've seen before include "Kind of table for religious ceremonies" , "Ceremonial table for religious event" , "Church focus for ritual" , "Church focal point" , "Sacred table" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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