Crossword Genius

This is in every way sacred for audience (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wholly

'this is in every way' is the definition.

'sacred for audience' is the wordplay.
'sacred' becomes 'holy' (similar in meaning).
'for audience' shows a homophone (sound like).
'holy' sounds like 'WHOLLY'.

(Other definitions for wholly that I've seen before include "Without exception" , "in every respect" , "in full?" , "in every area" , "Totally" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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