Cryptic crossword clue
Fancy screen that swings round in some churches 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CENSER

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The straight part
We know that "that swings round in some churches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that swings round in some churches = censer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CENSER mean?

CENSER noun
  1. An ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies.
  2. A person who censes, a person who perfumes with incense

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