What does the cryptic crossword clue "An officer before journey finds close friend (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "friend". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="An") + LT (synonym="officer") + ERE (abbreviation="before") + GO (abbreviation="journey") = ALTER EGO; definition: "close friend" The answer is ALTER EGO.

An officer before journey finds close friend (5,3)

Times Cryptic #26963 | 14 Across | 2018-02-16 flower

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