Cryptic crossword clue
Cathedral treasure rarely taken out: I question its contents 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RELIQUARY

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The straight part
We know that "Cathedral treasure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cathedral treasure = reliquary.
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What does RELIQUARY mean?

RELIQUARY noun
  1. A container to hold or display religious relics.
  2. An object that sustains the memory of past people or events.
  3. A person who owes a balance.

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