Cryptic crossword clue
Short service before mass presages rejoicing 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Short service before mass" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case short service before mass = asperges.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ASPERGES mean?

ASPERGES verb
  1. To sprinkle.
ASPERGES noun
  1. A Christian rite in which the congregation is sprinkled with water.
  2. The brush or instrument used in sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.

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