What does the cryptic crossword clue "Copper and different element brought back for court (5)" mean?

The definition is "court". The wordplay uses a reversal. CU (synonym="copper") + AIR (reversal="one of the four classical elements") = CURIA; definition: "court" The answer is CURIA.

Copper and different element brought back for court (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29493 | 10 Across | 2024-09-20 flower

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