What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cycle round French city alone (4)" mean?

The definition is "alone". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym=""French city"") + LY (synonym="LY") = ONLY; definition: "alone" The answer is ONLY.

Cycle round French city alone (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29335 | 15 Across | 2024-03-20 flower

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