What does the cryptic crossword clue "Emergency for journey to relieve ancient city (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Emergency for journey". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPARE (synonym="to") + TYRE (synonym="ancient") = SPARE TYRE; definition: "Emergency for journey" The answer is SPARE TYRE.

Emergency for journey to relieve ancient city (5,4)

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