Cryptic crossword clue
Wrestles with God when worship is heard

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PRAYS

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The straight part
We know that "Wrestles with God" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wrestles with god = prays.
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 PRAYS mean?

PRAYS verb
  1. To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
  2. To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.
  3. To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
  4. To implore, to entreat, to request.

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