Edifice in a suburban wood (5)

I believe the answer is:

abbey

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'edifice' is the definition.
(abbey is a kind of edifice)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for abbey that I've seen before include "sacred place" , "Large church" , "Church (once linked to convent or priory)" , "eg Bath, Fountains" , "Religious building" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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