Cryptic crossword clue
Makes cross in church, starts off new sermon every Sunday 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INCENSES

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The straight part
We know that "Makes cross" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makes cross = incenses.
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 INCENSES mean?

INCENSES verb
  1. To anger or infuriate.
  2. To incite, stimulate.
  3. To offer incense to.
  4. To perfume with, or as with, incense.
  5. To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.

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