Cryptic crossword clue
Timber support back to front in places of worship 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STEMPLE

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The straight part
We know that "Timber support" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case timber support = stemple.
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 STEMPLE mean?

STEMPLE noun
  1. A shelf set into a mineshaft for storing waste material, or for use as a step or support.

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