Tries alternate rituals (5)

I believe the answer is:

rites

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'rituals' is the definition.
('rite' can be a synonym of 'ritual')

'tries alternate' is the wordplay.
'tries' can be anagrammed to 'RITES'.
However, I'm not sure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for rites that I've seen before include "Social customs" , "Customary observances, religious say" , "Prescribed religious ceremonies" , "Tires of religious ceremonies" , "offices" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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